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Medical Definition of Lateral cartilage
1. Cartilaginous plates that extend above the hoof from the caudal angles of the distal phalanx of the horse; they are readily palpated under the skin of the sides of the hoof and assist in distributing the animal's weight during locomotion. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lateral Cartilage
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