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cannon bone

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cannon bone
the 3rd metacarpal (metatarsal) of the horse, or the 3rd and 4th metacarpals (metatarsals) of ruminants.

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Yessiremychickadee was leading the first race going into the backstretch when she suffered a compound fracture of her right front cannon bone, according to a Del Mar spokesman, and was pulled up by jockey Aaron Gryder.
High on the cannon bones I set both hands, intending to drag him out of the way-- my chance should not become another's chance-- but saw as I did so that he stirred weakly: the net of breath still held.
Trainer Tim Ritchey and veterinarian Pat Hogan feel that the 3-year-old colt's leg requires more time to properly heal from a fractured left-front cannon bone suffered on July 21st.
 
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