Interactive Horse: Muscles Map

Hover or click any hotspot on the diagram to highlight the corresponding muscle in the side list. You can also click a muscle name in the list to highlight its location on the image. Use the “Show numbers” checkbox to toggle ID labels.

Yes. The Muscle Map is responsive and works on most smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Tap hotspots to select a muscle and scroll the list to explore names. Pinch-to-zoom can be used through your browser if you need a closer look.

This version focuses on the superficial muscles and fascia of the horse (e.g., gluteal fascia, thoracolumbar fascia, fascia lata). It’s designed for quick orientation, study, and teaching—pair it with our in-depth articles for function and clinical context.

Yes. It’s free through Horse Education Online to support students, owners, trainers, and professionals learning anatomy visually.

Horse owners learning landmarks, equine students preparing for exams, bodyworkers and trainers reviewing muscle locations, and instructors needing a clean visual to explain movement and conformation.

The hotspots are aligned to an anatomical illustration and based on standard references. It’s intended for education—simplified for clarity—and not a substitute for surgical or diagnostic atlases.

Absolutely. You can share the link or embed it on your site using an iframe. Please credit Horse Education Online so learners can access the full resource set.

No. It’s a visual aid for memorization and orientation. Real proficiency requires palpation, movement assessment, and guided practice with live horses.

Knowing where key muscles live helps you place aids more precisely, recognize compensations, and communicate with your vet, bodyworker, or trainer about conditioning and rehab plans.

Planned improvements include deeper vs. superficial layers, additional views, optional learning modes, and more quiz options. We’re iterating based on educator and student feedback.

Yes. Use the built-in Quiz: we’ll prompt a muscle name and you click the correct hotspot. Numbers are hidden during quizzes to encourage recall, and your score updates as you go.

No. An internet connection is required to load the diagram and interactions. For offline study, use our printable charts and guides.