splint bone

noun

1. one of the rudimentary, splintlike metacarpal or metatarsal bones of the horse or some allied animal, one on each side of the back of each cannon bone.

splint bone

noun

1. one of the rudimentary metacarpal or metatarsal bones in horses and similar animals, occurring on each side of the cannon bone

Word History and Origins

Origin of splint bone¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

In some instances, the affection involves the outer splint bone and no evident involvement of the inner one exists.

From Project Gutenberg

This it joins an inch or more above the bottom of the splint bone.

From Project Gutenberg