AFA Certified Farrier (CF) Practice Test

Which ligaments specifically connect the splint bones to the cannon bone in young horses?

Collateral ligaments Pastern ligaments Capsular ligaments Interosseous ligaments of the splints

Correct Answer:

Interosseous ligaments of the splints

Explanation:

Interosseous ligaments of the splints connect the splint bones to the cannon bone. These ligaments run from the cannon bone to the medial and lateral splint bones (the second and fourth metacarpal/metatarsal) and hold them in place, which is especially evident in young horses before these bones fully ossify. This role is distinct from collateral ligaments that stabilize joints, capsular ligaments that are part of the joint capsule, or the pastern ligaments associated with the pastern joints.

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