Horse Anatomy Flashcards

Front

Part that includes the horse’s nose and mouth

Back

Muzzle

Front

Part located just below the jaw connecting the head to the neck

Back

Throatlatch

Front

Area between the withers and the loin

Back

Back

Front

Part located between the back and the croup

Back

Loin

Front

Highest point of the hindquarters

Back

Croup

Front

Location of the withers on a horse

Back

Where the neck meets the back

Front

Function of the croup on a horse

Back

Highest point of the hindquarters

Front

Location of the forehead on a horse

Back

Large, flat area on the horse’s face

Front

Joint where the front leg connects to the body.

Back

Elbow

Front

Joint on the front leg similar to a human wrist.

Back

Knee