Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cannon Bone.
Cannon Bone - as a noun
Greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals
Example Sentences
"The cannon bone is a long bone in the lower leg of a horse."
"The cannon bone is also known as the metacarpal bone."
"The cannon bone is found between the knee and the fetlock joint."
"The cannon bone is the largest bone in the horse's leg."
"Fractures of the cannon bone can be quite serious."
