The following large metatarsal bone of horse is called as ‘Cannon’ bone?

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QUESTION

The following large metatarsal bone of horse is called as ‘Cannon’ bone?

OPTIONS

(A) 1st
(B) 2nd
(C) 3rd
(D) 5th

ANSWER

(C) 3rd

EXPLANATION

The third metatarsal of the horse is the large central cannon bone of the hindlimimb, flanked by the second and fourth splint bones. The first, second, and fifth metatarsals do not form the characteristic cannon bone.

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