The hock, tarsus or uncommonly gambrel, is the region formed by the tarsal bones connecting the tibia and metatarsus of a digitigrade or unguligrade quadrupedal mammal, such as a horse, …

For dogs who enjoy intense running or jumping, the small hock joints on the back legs can be particularly vulnerable to injury. Fortunately, there are many options to help treat canine hock …

2022年6月16日 · Lameness in the horse's hock joint is one of the most common causes of altered hind end gait. Hock lameness is characterized by shortened gait, weight shifting, stiffness …

The hock joint, or the tarsal joint, as it is also known, is a complex structure located at the rear of a horse's hind limb. Playing a crucial role in a horse's locomotion, the hock joint functions much …

Situated midway between the stifle joint and the foot in the hind limb, is the hock, one of the hardest working joints in the equine body. It is also one of the most complex – comprising six …

2022年10月23日 · A horse’s hock is a complex joint between the upper and lower parts of the hind leg. It’s the equivalent of the human ankle. The hock consists of joints, bones, and …

The lower hock joints (distal intertarsal (DIT) and tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints) are the most common source of lameness, with symptoms derived from arthritis (osteoarthritis (OA), …

2016年7月18日 · The tarsus (hock) consists of the tarsal bones and joints between the crus and the metatarsus. 20a It is a complex joint, so many varied injuries can occur. As with injuries …

THE HOCK JOINT IS IMPORTANT both as a key joint in deter-mining performance ability and also as a frequent site of lameness, not only in dressage horses but in horses competing in all …

The hock is complex, and consists of four basic joints and many bones, all joined by ligaments. The topmost joint is the high motion joint and accounts for about 90% of the range of motion in …