Horse Anatomy and Physiology

What is the primary purpose of painting the bones on the horse?

• To prepare the horse for a competition.

• To visually demonstrate the horse's skeletal structure and how it moves.

• To teach students how to paint animals.

• To identify areas for saddle placement.

How many ribs does a horse typically have?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

What is the primary function of a horse's ribs?

• To provide flexibility for movement.

• To protect the horse's vital organs.

• To support the saddle during riding.

• To aid in digestion.

What is a unique characteristic of the bones in a horse's front leg?

• They are all fused together into a single bone.

• They contain numerous ball-and-socket joints for wide range of motion.

• They are connected primarily by muscles and tendons, rather than actual joints.

• They are hollow to reduce weight.

What bone is found in the horse's lower hind leg, between the hock and the fetlock joint?

• Patella

• Tibia

• Cannon bone

• Femur

Which bone forms the horse's shoulder blade?

• Humerus

• Scapula

• Radius

• Ulna

What is the name for the gap in a horse's mouth where the bit of a bridle would typically rest?

• Incisors

• Molars

• Bars of the mouth

• Canines

How many thoracic vertebrae are typically found in a horse's spine?

• 7

• 12

• 18

• 24