Ossification of the lateral cartilage in horses is termed as?

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QUESTION

Ossification of the lateral cartilage in horses is termed as?

OPTIONS

(A) Ring bone
(B) Bobba bone
(C) Side bone
(D) Splint bone

ANSWER

(C) Side bone

EXPLANATION

Sidebone is ossification of the collateral or lateral cartilages of the equine distal phalanx. Ringbone involves the phalangeal joints, splint involves metacarpal or metatarsal bones, and 'bobba bone' is not this cartilage lesion.

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