Simple Summary Neck pain and dysfunction in the horse is becoming an increasingly
important topic among riders, trainers and veterinarians. Some horses may present for a …

Conditions of the equine caudal neck (C5-C7) are thought to be associated with various
clinical signs. However, little investigation has been undertaken to isolate clinical indicators …

Simple Summary Specialized bony structures in the cervical spine are conservative traits in
Equus ferus caballus with the ventral process of C6 being deemed one of the most …

The sixth cervical vertebra (C6) has unique morphology due to a ventral extension from the
transverse process known as the ventral lamina. Little information was found regarding the …

Background Variation in equine caudal cervical spine morphology at C6 and C7 has high
prevalence in Warmblood horses and is suspected to be associated with pain in a large …

Simple Summary The mammalian body plan is like a 'blueprint'that supports the survival and
procreation of a species. This plan includes specialized bony structures for muscle …

Simple Summary Malformations of the cervicothoracic junction have been described in
modern horses as well as in skeletons from museums. In the present study, we examined …

Background Abnormalities of the ventral lamina of the sixth cervical vertebra (AVL‐C6) are
thought to exert abnormal stress on the articular process joints (APJs) of the cervicothoracic …

Diagnostic imaging is one of the pillars in the clinical workup of horses with clinical signs of
cervical spinal disease. An improved awareness of morphologic variations in equine …

Radiological observations at the cervicothoracic junction in horses with or without related
clinical signs have not been comprehensively described. The aim was to evaluate the …