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Definition of Pastern
1. Noun. The part between the fetlock and the hoof.
Exact synonyms: Fetter Bone
Group relationships: Horse's Foot
Terms within: Coronet
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Horse's Foot
Terms within: Coronet
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Definition of Pastern
1. n. The part of the foot of the horse, and allied animals, between the fetlock and the coffin joint. See Illust. of Horse.
Definition of Pastern
1. Noun. The area on a horse's leg between the fetlock joint and the hoof. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pastern
1. a part of a horse's foot [n -S]
Medical Definition of Pastern
1. The part of the leg of a horse and similar animals that lies between the fetlock joint and the hoof. Origin: O. Fr. Pasturon, pasture; because the shackle of a horse out at pasture is attached to this part of the leg (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pastern
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