Definition: The cannon bone on the hind leg extends from the hock joint to the fetlock joint.
Pronunciation: kan non
Common Misspellings: canon
Examples: The sturdy Arabian mare had a substantial 8" cannon bone.
Parts of the Horse- -The Hind Leg Cannon Bone
By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com
The cannon bone is between the hock and fetlock joints on the hind leg.
K. Blocksdorf 2006More Definitions
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