Glossary
![Metatarsals of Domestic Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Resampled/M/Metatarsals%20of%20Domestic%20Dog.png)
Hind Limb
Either of the caudal (posterior or rear) limbs.
![Cocker Spaniel Raises Hind Limb](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Cocker%20Spaniel%20Rear%20Legs%20SL.jpg)
![Cocker Spaniel Raises Hind Limb](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Cocker%20Spaniel%20Rear%20Legs%20SL.jpg)
Tarsus
The joint and bones of an animal’s forelimb that correspond to the human wrist.
![Tarsus of Hind Leg of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
![Tarsus of Hind Leg of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
Digits
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).
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