This equine muscles diagram can help owners can understand their horses’ movements or injuries. Owners can better visualize what muscles are working if they know what is under the skin. Also check out the Horse Deep Muscles Diagram.
Anatomy Diagrams
You can learn more about the anatomy and physiology of equids in the Anatomy & Physiology category on My Senior Horse. From muscles to tendons/ligaments to the digestive system, diagrams are available.
This diagram is copyrighted by Equine Network LLC, the parent company of My Senior Horse. It is from the Illustrated Atlas of Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse.
Further Reading
- Directional Terms for Horses. MySeniorHorse.com
- Parts of the Horse. MySeniorHorse.com
- Horse Deep Muscles Diagram. MySeniorHorse.com
- Horse Skeletal System Diagram. MySeniorHorse.com
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