1) The propulsive forces are transmitted to the forequarters through the trunk.

2) In a trot the forequarters and hindquarters are mutually co-ordinated while the back remains level, firm and relatively motionless.

3) The forequarter contains the rib section for tender roasts and the chuck, which is meaty but yields less tender cuts.

4) Mr Nott knew he needed to perform a forequarter amputation, requiring removal of the collar bone and shoulder blade.

5) In conformity with the greater strain placed on them, the forequarters show a less angled system for support and braking.