Distal scutum
Scutum distale
Definition
In horses, the palmar aspect of the distal sesamoid bone is covered by a layer of cartilage called the distal scutum, that facilitates the passage of the deep digital flexor tendon over the distal sesamoid bone.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas, Sixth Edition - Horst Erich König, Hans-Georg Liebich - Schattauer - ISBN-13: 978-3794528332
