The navicular bone of the horse is also known as the distal sesamoid bone. Anatomy defines a sesamoid bone as a bone embedded within a tendon. Sesamoid bones are typically found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint, lies on the palmar.

The equine forelimb is the front, or thoracic limb of the horse. It is attached to the trunk of the animal by purely muscular connections between the second phalanx.

The name Phalanges is commonly given to the bones that form fingers and toes. In primates such as humans and monkeys, the thumb and big toe have two phalanges, while the other fingers and toes consist of three phalanges. The third phalanx is known as the coffin or pedal bone.

The equine forelimb is the front, or thoracic limb of the horse. It is attached to the trunk of the animal by purely muscular connections.