The joints of the hindlimb are as follows
- Sacro-iliac joint between the articular surfaces of the ilium and sacrum.
- Pelvic symphysis formed between the pubis and ischium of the two sides.
- Hip joint between the acetabulum of os coxae and the head of the femur.
- Stifle joint between the femur, tibia and patella.
- Tibio-fibular joint between the tibia and fibula
- Hock joint formed by the union of tarsal bones with tibia.
- Fetlock joint between the metatarsal, first phalanx with proximal sesamoid.
- The interphalangeal articulations are
- Pastern joint formed between the first and second phalanges.
- Coffin joint formed between the second and third phalanges and the distal sesamoid.
