Gaskin

The muscular part of the hind leg between stifle and hock.

What is it?

The gaskin is to the hind leg what the forearm is to the foreleg: the last place with large muscles. A well-filled gaskin supplies power and keeps the hock stable.

Where is it?
Hind leg

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