1.13 Hipparion brachypus
Although we do not look at mammals in detail in this course, we have included a couple of specimens here because we are looking at the diversity of vertebrates.
Above: Cast of hindlimb of Hipparion seen from the right.
This is a cast of the pes (hind foot) and distal end of the tibia of an equid (horse family). Note the reduction of the pedal digits, and the stout column-like nature of the limb bones.
Above: Close-up of the foot of Hipparion seen from the right.
Above: Close-up of the metatarsals of Hipparion seen from the right.
Above: Close-up of ankle joint of Hipparion seen from the right.
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