What is another word for navicular fossa?
Pronunciation: [navˈɪkjʊlə fˈɒsə] (IPA) 
The navicular fossa is a depression in the distal end of the horse's limb that is frequently used by veterinarians to diagnose diseases like navicular syndrome. However, there are also several other names used to identify the navicular fossa including distal interphalangeal joint, digital flexor tendon sheath, coffin joint, and podotrochlear bursa. These synonyms are utilized within the veterinary community to describe the same region and structures of a horse's limb. However, due to slight variations in anatomy and structures surrounding the navicular fossa, a specific term may be used depending on the exact location of the horse's condition.
