title: Medical evaluation of the musculoskeletal system and common integument relevant to purchase.
abstract: With recent advances in diagnostic techniques associated with equine lameness, there is a tendency to reduce our reliance on the most important part of purchase evaluation of the horse-the hands-on physical examination. This article stresses the importance of the physical examination and advises less dependence on involved diagnostic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rural Practice, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville.
authors.forename: D O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Goble
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005684:Gait; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis; D009068:Movement; D009142:Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010173:Palpation / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary