Palmar longitudinal groove

Sulcus longitudinalis palmaris

Definition

In bulls, the palmar surface (Facies palmaris) of the cannon bone of the forepaw, has a weaker palmar longitudinal groove (Sulcus longitudinalis palmaris/plantaris) that also goes from one metacarpal canal to the other.

References

Anatomie comparée des mammifère domestiques - 5th edition - Robert Barone - Vigot

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