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HOW STRUCTURE AFFECTS MOVEMENT

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Front View

Correct Front Correct front with good fill between the front legs

Prominent Pro-sternum Hollows on each side of chest Fill between front legs is further back Can be narrower across the chest

V Front A shorter upper arm brings the legs more forward and the chest is less visible, creating a "steeple" front

Narrow Front Narrow through and lacks fill

Wide front Note the extra width and depth of chest - his chest is slightly below his elbow

Heavy front Note the very heavy shoulders and excessive width between the front legs