The nerves responsible for the innervation of the digit. Divided into a lateral (N. digitalis palmaris/plantaris lateralis) and a medial (N. digitalis palmaris/plantaris medialis) branch.

A regional nerve block used during lameness examination. The nerves blocked are the medial and lateral branches of the palmar/plantardigital nerve. The block can be applied at various positions on the pastern; the structures desensitised depend on the exact placement of the anaesthetic. Most frequently used sites of injection

1. Applied just above the collateral cartilages

2. At mid pastern, just behind the palpable vascular bundle.

The application of a regional nerve block to the lateral and/or medial branch of the digital nerve (Nervus digitalis palmaris/plantaris medialis/lateralis) at the base of the proximal sesamoid bones where the vascular bundles can be palpated (the nerve is located directly palmar/plantar to this bundle).