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The horse skeleton is the rigid framework of the body that consists of bones, cartilages, and ligaments. There are two hundred and five bones found in horse skeleton. In this long article, I will discuss the osteological features of all bones from the horse skeleton anatomy labeled diagram.

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Horse Anatomy Horses have, on average, a skeleton of 205 bones. A significant difference in the bones contained in the horse skeleton, as compared to that of a human, is the lack of a collarbone. Their front limb system is attached to the spinal column by a powerful set of muscles, tendons and ligaments that attach the shoulder blade to the torso.

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Anatomy of the Horse Skeleton The horse skeleton is comprised of a total of 206 bones. These bones can be categorized into four different types: long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. Long Bones Long bones are elongated bones that are typically found in the legs of the horse.

Horse Skeleton Photograph by Dave King / Dorling Kindersley

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The 4 Facts About a Horse's Skeleton 1. Some Horse Skeletons Have More Bones Than Others The skeletons of most horse breeds consist of 205 bones. However, there are some breeds that have fewer. For example, the Arabian horse has fewer bones in its spinal column and some even have only 17 ribs instead of the usual 18.

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Horse Skeletal System: Axial Skeleton The bones of axial skeletons are as follows: 1. Skull. The skull of a horse has 34 bones and four cavities. The cavities are cranial, orbital, oral, and nasal.

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A horse's skeleton is divided into two main parts - the axial and the appendicular skeletons. The axial skeleton comprises the horse's skull, vertebra, sternum and rib cage. The appendicular skeleton consists of the legs - more properly referred to as the fore and hind limbs. 2. Horses' bones can be divided into five groups.

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Skeleton of a horse The skeletal system of the horse is a skeletal system of a horse that has three major functions in the body. It protects vital organs, provides framework, and supports soft parts of the body. Horses typically have 205 bones. The pelvic limb typically contains 19 bones, while the thoracic limb contains 20 bones.

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As in other vertebrate animals, the skeleton has three main functions in horses: protecting essential organs, supporting soft tissues, and providing a framework to the body. The bones of the skeleton are held together by ligaments, while tendons attach muscles and muscle groups to bones.

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Sometimes used colloquially to refer to the root of the tail. Elbow: The joint of the front leg at the point where the belly of the horse meets the leg. Homologous to the elbow in humans Ergot: a callosity on the back of the fetlock Face: the area between the forehead and the tip of the upper lip

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1. Most horses have 205 bones in their skeleton but this can vary across some breeds. Arabians, for example, can have fewer bones in their spinal column. And while most horses have 18 ribs, because some Arabians' thoracic spinal column is shorter, this breed may only have 17 ribs.

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The evolution of horse skeletons is an intriguing topic. Their early ancestors to the present-day horse have had considerable changes in their skeletal structure. Horses have a multitude of bones, usually over 200. These bones provide framework and support for the horse's body, enabling them to move and do their tasks.

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Horse Skeleton Diagram Bone Up on Your Horse's Framework Take a look at this drawing of a horse skeleton. You are looking at about 205 bones that make up the equine skeletal anatomy. The more you study this picture the better understanding you will have of how a horse is built and how he moves.