The Anterior Border possesses above a small transversely elongated facet for articulation with the os pedis, and below a more extensive grooved portion, perforated by numerous foraminæ, affording attachment to the interosseous ligaments of the articulation.

Thus we find papillæthe over the coronary cushion; enlarged and modified papillæ sensitive laminæcovering the anterior face of the os pedis; and numberless papillæ again covering the sole.

You will note the ossification of the flexor pedis at its attachment to the pedal bone.

Two interesting cases of fractured os pedis are reported by Mr. Gladstone Mayall, M.R.C.V.S., in the Veterinary Record, vol.