Musculoskeletal System Blogs

Learn about the different types of joints in the horse’s body, how they work, and what problems commonly affect them. Sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD...

This first article of a 12-part series on equine anatomy and physiology discusses basic terminology, the horse’s largest organ, and how horses and humans are alike (and different).

Muscle types and physiology. A horse’s conformation and muscle types can determine how well he can perform certain tasks, but all horses are subject to muscle injury and disease. Sponsored by the American Association of...

Functions of the equine head and neck, from eating to "mission control" to vision to respiration to hearing. Sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD Equine,...

Anatomy and physiology of the equine hindlimb, along with conformation problems and lamenesses common to certain disciplines. Sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD...

Forelimb anatomy and physiology, along with common conformation and soundness issues. Sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD Equine, and Succeed. You might also...

Want to know how your horse’s body works? Find out in The Horse’s 12-part Anatomy and Physiology series, sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD Equine,...