Glossary
Hind Paws of Retriever Puppy
Dorsal
Relating to, or located towards, the spine.
Plantar
Relating to, or located towards, the surface opposite the dorsal surface of the hind foot.
Hind Foot
The foot of a caudal (posterior or rear) limb.
Dorsopalmar Axis
The imaginary line drawn from the dorsal surface to the palmar surface of the forefoot.
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Dorsoplantar Axis
The imaginary line drawn from the dorsal surface to the plantar surface of the hind foot.
In the case of a dog or cat, this is vertical axis that describes the hind foot; the upper side is dorsal, and the underside is plantar.
Cf. dorsopalmar axis
