Glossary
Dorsal
Relating to, or located towards, the spine.
Palmar
Relating to, or located towards, the surface opposite the dorsal surface of the forefoot.
Forefoot
The foot of a cranial (anterior or front) limb.
Dorsoplantar Axis
The imaginary line drawn from the dorsal surface to the plantar surface of the hind foot.
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Dorsopalmar Axis
The imaginary line drawn from the dorsal surface to the palmar surface of the forefoot.
In the case of a dog or cat, this is vertical axis that describes the forefoot; the upper side is dorsal, and the underside is palmar.
Cf. dorsoplantar axis
