1. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Chapter 19 Horses, etc.

2. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Horses Many of the anatomy and physiology concepts, as well as medical terms, related to horses have been covered in previous chapters Additional specific terms for horses can be found in this chapter

3. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Gaits of horses –walk –canter –gallop –trot –pace

4. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Bad mouth –malocclusion where the top and bottom teeth do not meet undershot overshot

5. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Galvayne’s groove –mark on labial surface of the equine tooth; used to determine age; usually appears around 10 years of age

6. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Laminitis –inflammation of the sensitive laminae under the horny wall of the hoof; a common sequela is founder

7. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Face markings Leg markings

8. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Bridle –part of a harness that includes the bit, reins, and headstall

9. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Cribbing –vice of equine in which an object is grasped between the teeth and pressure is applied

10. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Twitch –mode of restraint in which a device is twisted on the upper lip or muzzle Float –instrument used to file off the sharp edges of equine teeth

11. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Longeing –act of exercising a horse on the end of a long rope, usually in a circle

12. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Examples of Specialized Horse Terms Unsoundness in a horse –There are many terms used in the horse industry to describe unsoundness in horses

13. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning More Medical Terms for Horses Additional terms for horses can be found in the text Review the Flash! CD program to make sure you understand these terms