Elbow

The joint where the foreleg hinges against the trunk, just behind the chest.

What is it?

The elbow needs to swing free of the trunk; if it sits tight against the ribs, the toe turns out. Sores or pressure marks here can come from a badly fitting girth.

Where is it?: Forequarters

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Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual · Wikipedia · The Open Sanctuary Project.