Variable locations of nutrient foramina of the proximal phalanx in forelimbs of Thoroughbreds
Kneller, S.K.; Losonsky, J.M.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 197(6): 736-738
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 2211323 Document Number: 366194
Bilateral metacarpophalangeal radiographs of 100 Thoroughbreds were examined for visualization and location of the major nutrient foramen of the proximal phalanx. The foramina were located on the dorsal or palmar aspects of the cortex or were not visible radiographically. Of the 100 horses, 60 had the same pattern in both forefeet. In the remaining 40 horses, the left and right proximal phalangeal foramina were asymmetric. Of the 200 proximal phalangeal foramina (100 horses), 53 were on the dorsal aspect of the cortex and 101 were on the palmar aspect of the cortex; 46 were not visible radiographically. Significant effect of age or gender could not be determined.