The =scapula= is more regularly triangular than in the horse, relatively
wider at the vertebral end and narrower at the lower end. The scapular
index is about 1 ∶ 0.6. The spine is more prominent and is placed
further forward, so that the supraspinous fossa is narrow and does not
extend to the lower part of the bone. The spine is sinuous, bent
backward in its middle, forward below. Its free border is somewhat
thickened in its middle, but bears no distinct tubercle. Instead of
subsiding below as in the horse the spine becomes a little more
prominent, and is prolonged by a pointed projection, the =acromion=,
from which part of the deltoid muscle arises. The subscapular fossa is
shallow. The areas for the attachment of the serratus muscle are not
very distinct. The nutrient foramen is usually in the lower third of the
posterior border. The glenoid cavity is almost circular and without any
distinct notch. The tuberosity is small and close to the glenoid cavity.
The coracoid process is short and rounded. The cartilage resembles that
of the horse.
The =humerus= has a shallow musculo-spiral groove. The deltoid
tuberosity is less prominent than in the horse, and the curved line
running from it to the neck bears a well-marked tubercle on its upper
part. The nutrient foramen is usually in the lower third of the
posterior surface. The external tuberosity is very large, and rises an
inch or more (ca. 3 cm.) above the level of the head. Its anterior part
curves inward over the bicipital groove, and below it externally there
is a prominent circular rough area for the insertion of the tendon of
the supraspinatus. The anterior part of the internal tuberosity has a
small projection which curves over the groove. The groove is undivided.
The distal articular surface is decidedly oblique, and the grooves and
ridge are very well marked. The coronoid and olecranon fossæ are deep
and wide. The external condyloid crest is represented by a rough raised
area. The proximal end unites with the shaft at three and one-half to
four years, and the distal at about one and one-half years.
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