by uquitzon
Understanding the intricate anatomy of horses can deepen our appreciation for these majestic animals. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of equine biology, from bones and muscles to vital organs and unique anatomical features. Good luck, and let’s see how much you know about horse anatomy!
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Horse Anatomy Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the largest bone in a horse’s body?
Femur
Humerus
Tibia
Pelvis
2. Which part of the horse is referred to as the ‘withers’?
The highest part of the back at the base of the neck
The area around the horse’s hooves
The lower abdomen
The area around the horse’s ears
3. What is the function of the horse’s frog?
Aiding in circulation
Protecting the horse’s eyes
Assisting in digestion
Helping with hearing
4. How many teeth does an adult horse typically have?
24
36
40
44
5. What is the main function of the horse’s cecum?
Breaking down cellulose
Filtering blood
Aiding in respiration
Regulating body temperature
6. Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of a horse’s forelimb?
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Deltoid
Latissimus dorsi
7. What is the average heart rate of a resting adult horse?
20-30 bpm
30-40 bpm
40-60 bpm
60-80 bpm
8. Where is the horse’s gaskin located?
Between the hock and the stifle
Between the knee and the fetlock
Between the shoulder and the elbow
Between the pastern and the hoof
9. What is the primary function of a horse’s spleen?
Producing bile
Filtering blood
Aiding in digestion
Regulating body temperature
10. How many chambers does a horse’s heart have?
2
3
4
5
11. Which part of the horse’s body is known as the ‘cannon bone’?
The long bone in the lower leg
The bone in the upper arm
The bone in the neck
The bone in the tail
12. What is the main purpose of the horse’s nuchal ligament?
Supporting the head and neck
Aiding in digestion
Protecting the lungs
Facilitating hoof growth
13. Where is the horse’s stifle joint located?
Near the shoulder
Near the hock
Near the knee
Near the fetlock
14. What is the function of the horse’s diaphragm?
Aiding in respiration
Aiding in digestion
Protecting the heart
Regulating body temperature
15. How many ribs does a typical horse have?
16
18
20
22
16. What is the primary function of the horse’s kidneys?
Producing bile
Filtering blood and producing urine
Aiding in respiration
Regulating body temperature
17. Which part of the horse’s eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters?
Cornea
Iris
Retina
Lens
18. What is the name of the joint located between the horse’s hoof and the pastern?
Fetlock joint
Stifle joint
Hock joint
Knee joint
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