Glossary
Digit
Distal parts of a limb, such as fingers or toes.
These are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
These are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
Diprotodontia
Order of marsupial and (usually) herbivore mammals In Australasia that have two large incisors (front teeth).
e.g. kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and possums.
e.g. kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and possums.
Split Foot
A foot that has two or more digits (toes) wholly or partly joined together. The extent of the join may vary from a membrane of skin to a full fusion of bone.
Syndactyly
The condition of having two or more digits (fingers or toes) wholly or partly joined together.
The extent of the join may vary from a membrane of skin to a full fusion of bone.
The extent of the join may vary from a membrane of skin to a full fusion of bone.
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Polydactyl Cats
Cats that have more than the usual number of digits (fingers or toes).
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