The cartilages belonging to the coffin bone are positioned where?

Question

it is in a horse

Answer 1

The Coffin bone - shaped like a hoof - held in place by the sensitive laminae and the insensitive laminae which form a bond - separation of these can cause rotation of the coffin bone as is found in Laminitis.

The Navicular bone - a small bone which fits in the space between the short pastern and the coffin bone. The surface at the back of the navicular bone is covered with smooth cartilage which aids in the movement of the flexor tendon which passes over it - degeneration of the navicular bone and the protecting cartilage results in Navicular Disease

The Lateral Cartilage - wings of cartilage on either side of the coffin bone - contributes to the elasticity of the hoof - absorbs shock by spreading on impact - calcification of the cartilage (thought to be caused by excessive concussion) results in Sidebone- shock absorbing qualities compromised - lameness may result.