Exostosis or new bone growth on second phalanx of a horse is known as?

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QUESTION

Exostosis or new bone growth on second phalanx of a horse is known as?

OPTIONS

(A) Sesamoiditis
(B) Ring bone
(C) Side bone
(D) Pyramidal disease

ANSWER

(B) Ring bone

EXPLANATION

Ringbone denotes exostosis of the equine phalangeal region, including the second phalanx around the pastern or coffin joint. Sidebone concerns collateral hoof cartilage, pyramidal disease the extensor process of the distal phalanx, and sesamoiditis the sesamoid bones.

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