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Princeton's WordNet
cannon bonenoun
greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals
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cannon bonenoun
A bone resulting from the fusion of metacarpals or metatarsals in some artiodactyls.
cannon bonenoun
The metacarpal of a horse.
cannon bonenoun
The metatarsal of a horse.
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cannon bone
Good conformation in the limbs leads to improved movement and decreased likelihood of injuries. Large differences in bone structure and size can be found in horses used for different activities, but correct conformation remains relatively similar across the spectrum. Structural defects, as well as other problems such as injuries and infections, can cause lameness, or movement at an abnormal gait. Injuries to and problems with horse legs can be relatively minor, such as stocking up, which causes swelling without lameness, or quite serious. Even leg injuries that are not immediately fatal may still be life-threatening to horses, as their bodies are adapted to bear weight on all four legs and serious problems can result if this is not possible.
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cannon bone
The cannon bone is one of the bones of the lower leg in horses and other hoofed animals such as cattle, pigs, and deer. It extends from the knee (in the foreleg) or hock (in the hind leg) to the fetlock, just above the hoof. It is equivalent to the middle part of the human metacarpal or metatarsal bones (the long bones in the hands or feet). The density and strength of the cannon bone is critical for the animal's speed, agility, and overall performance.
Webster Dictionary
Cannon bone
see Canon Bone
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cannon bone in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cannon bone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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