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Angle of Incidence

Last Updated: July 15, 2008 Related resource areas: Horses

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The angle of incidence is the angle formed where the upper and lower incisor teeth meet. This angle is approximately 160º to 180º in young horses and becomes less than 90º in older horses. As the horse ages, incisors appear to slant forward and outward.




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