pastern

/'pæstə:n/

Thân thiện

The horse's pastern is clearly visible as it lifts its hoof.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The part of a horse's leg between the fetlock and the hoof: The pastern is a specific anatomical region in equines, corresponding to the first phalanx bone and its surrounding structures. It acts as a shock absorber for the leg.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian examined the horse's pastern for signs of swelling or injury.
  • A correctly angled pastern is important for the soundness and movement of the horse.

Advanced Usage

• "Broken pastern": A term for a fracture of the bones within the pastern region.
  • The racehorse was retired after suffering a broken pastern.

Variants and Related Words

• Pastern joint: The joint between the pastern bone and the coffin bone (within the hoof).
  • Arthritis in the pastern joint can cause lameness.

Synonyms

• Pattern (archaic/variant spelling, now obsolete in modern usage).
• Lower leg segment (descriptive term, not a direct synonym).

Related Phrases

• Pastern dermatitis: A skin condition affecting the pastern area, often called "scratches" or "mud fever."
  • The horse was treated for pastern dermatitis caused by wet conditions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the part between the fetlock and the hoof

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fetter bone