Comparative Anatomy of Horse and Human Bones at Whispering Oak Stables
Explore the detailed comparison of horse and human bones, highlighting the similarities and differences in their structure and function. From forelimbs to hind legs, discover homologous structures and learn how these anatomical features serve unique purposes in each species.
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HORSE BONES VS HUMAN BONES Whispering Oak Stables
From Bottom to top of Horse hindleg: 27-Distal Phalanx (coffin bone) 26-Middle Phalanx (Short Pastern) P1 25-Proximal Phalanx (Long Pastern) P2 24-Sesamoid Bone 23-Matatarsel (Hind Cannon) 18-Splint bone 22-Tarsel bone 7-Point of Hock (Our heel) 21-Tibia 20-Femur Numbers 27 through 25 are the same bones as a human s toe Numbers 23 is the long bone in a human foot Number 7 is the same as a human heel
Horse Leg bones upside down to give better comparison. 26-Distal Phalange 25-Middle Phalange 24-Proximal Phalange 23-Sesamoids 22-Metacarpus (Cannon bone) 14-Splint Bone 27-Carpel Bones (Knee Joint) 16-Accessory carpal bone (pisiform) 21-Radius 20-Olecranon (Point of Elbow) 19-Humerus
Homologous Structures- Same structures, different purpose
Human Hand Bones
