Variable locations of nutrient foramina of the proximal phalanx in forelimbs of standardbreds

Losonsky, J.M.; Kneller, S.K.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 193(6): 671-673

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 3192441
Document Number: 323142
Bilateral metacarpophalangeal radiographs of 100 Standardbreds were examined for visualization and location of nutrient foramina of the proximal phalanx. Foramina were located in the dorsal or palmar cortex or were not visible radiographically. Of 100 horses, 45 had bilaterally symmetrical foramina. Left and right proximal phalangeal foramina were asymmetrical in the remaining 55 horses. Of 200 proximal phalangeal foramina (in 100 horses), 78 were in the dorsal cortex, 61 were in the palmar cortex, and 61 were not visible radiographically. A significant (P = 0.05) effect of age or sex could not be determined.

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