Glossary
Toe
A digit of a foot.
Toes 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).
Toes 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).
Track
The impression or indentation made on the substrate (ground) by a foot.
Proximal
Relating to, or located towards, the centre of the main body.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is towards the point of attachment to the main body.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is towards the point of attachment to the main body.
Distal
Located away from the centre of the main body.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.
Stride
The distance from the one track of a foot to the next track of the same foot.
This is conventionally measured from the proximal edge of the first track to the proximal edge of the next track of the same foot, and parallel to the central line.
This is conventionally measured from the proximal edge of the first track to the proximal edge of the next track of the same foot, and parallel to the central line.
Straddle
The width of a trail pattern.
This is conventionally measured from the most lateral point of a left track to the most lateral point of a right track, measured at right angles to the central line.
Therefore, this is the broadest possible measurement of width of a trail.
This is conventionally measured from the most lateral point of a left track to the most lateral point of a right track, measured at right angles to the central line.
Therefore, this is the broadest possible measurement of width of a trail.
Spoor
The series of traces made by, and left behind, by an organism.
This includes tracks and sign.
This should be contrasted with a track, which is an individual footprint.
This includes tracks and sign.
This should be contrasted with a track, which is an individual footprint.
Trackway
The marks or traces left by an organism (e.g. footprints, tail drags and belly drags).
Paw
The soft foot of a quadruped that is characterized by nails or claws on the distal toes, and by pads that are in contact with the ground.
