Shadow Creek Farm · Anatomy lab

Inside the hoof.

A closer look at the structures that carry a horse.
Turn the forefoot, peel back its layers, and follow what lies beneath.

01 — FOREFOOTLong pastern
to the ground.Interactive 3D study

EQUINE FOREFOOTExternal anatomy

Preparing the anatomy model…

Proximal · toward the legDistal · toward the ground

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An original anatomical teaching reconstruction. Shape and pigmentation vary between horses.

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Explore the anatomy.

Choosing a name reveals its layer and turns the model to a useful view.

Skin & hoof

Hoof tissues

Tendons & ligaments

Bones

About this model & anatomical references

This forefoot study extends from the proximal end of the long pastern bone to the sole. It illustrates selected major structures; vessels, nerves, tendon sheaths, joint capsules, some ligaments and microscopic detail are omitted. The proximal limb and fetlock are outside the study.

Geometry was created for teaching and compared with the veterinary anatomy sources below. It is not a specimen scan, a diagnostic model, or a veterinary endorsement. The navicular bursa is enlarged slightly for visibility. Transparency and the optional half cutaway are viewing aids; colors help distinguish tissues.

Keyboard: focus the model and use arrow keys to rotate, + / − to zoom, or Home to reset the view. Every structure is also available through the buttons above.