Equine Exterior Anatomy

The names of the exterior parts of the horse's body, colors, markings and more.

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The Exterior Anatomy of the Horse

Horse Body

1. Muzzle
2. Bridge of nose
3. Facial crest
4. Forehead
5. Forelock
6. Cheek (jowl)
7. Poll
8. Crest
9. Withers
10. Back
11. Loin
12. Croup
13. Dock
14. Buttock

15. Haunch
16. Hip
17. Thigh
18. Stifle
19. Quarter
20. Gaskin
21. Hock
22. Cannon
23. Ankle
24. Pastern
25. Coronet
26. Hoof
27. Flank
28. Abdomen

29. Barrel
30. Shoulder
31. Arm
32. Elbow
33. Forearm
34. Chest
35. Point of shoulder
36. Knee
37. Neck
38. Windpipe (trachea)
39. Throatlatch
40. Chestnut
41. Sheath
42. Ergot

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