Microcirculation of the coronary band of the equine hoof.
Scanning-electron-microscopic examination of corrosion casts was used to investigate the microcirculation of the coronary border of the equine hoof. Numerous peg-shaped capillary plexuses derived from arterioles extended distally from the dorsal branches of the digital arteries parallel to the hoof wall. The plexuses varied in length and consisted of a fine network of interconnected capillaries that converged to join a centrally situated venule. These centrally situated venules within the papillary plexuses gave rise to a vast venous plexus deep to the coronary band.
Marais
J
J
Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus.
Masty
J
J
D000818:Animals; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning