What is another word for splint bone?
Pronunciation: [splˈɪnt bˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Splint bone is a term used in horse anatomy to refer to the small bones that run down the legs of a horse. These bones are often associated with issues such as fractures, lameness, or inflammation of the surrounding structures. Synonyms for the term splint bone include metacarpal, metatarsal, cannon bone, and osselet. The cannon bone is the long and straight bone that runs from the knee or hock to the fetlock joint, while the metacarpal and metatarsal bones are the four smaller bones that run alongside the cannon bone. Osselet, on the other hand, is a term used to describe the formation of a bony growth on the splint bone due to injury or inflammation.
