In vivo and in vitro studies concerning the anatomy and the function of the reciprocal apparatus in the horse are described. It appears that the movements of the stifle and hock joints are not fully congruous in spite of their being coupled by this reciprocal apparatus. Anatomical peculiarities are discussed which prevent the hindlimb from being blocked
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