Glossary
Pad
Cushion-like part of animal foot.
The tough, superficial cutis (outer layer of skin) of the pad is keratinized and hairless.
Under the cutis is the thick subcutis. The fatty (adipose) tissue of the subcutis provides a cushion to absorb shock during locomotion.
The tough, superficial cutis (outer layer of skin) of the pad is keratinized and hairless.
Under the cutis is the thick subcutis. The fatty (adipose) tissue of the subcutis provides a cushion to absorb shock during locomotion.
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Joint between metatarsal bones and proximal phalanges of toes of the hind foot.
Joins the metatarsus to the digits (toes).
Abbreviated to MTP joint.
Joins the metatarsus to the digits (toes).
Abbreviated to MTP joint.
Plantar
Relating to, or located towards, the surface opposite the dorsal surface of the hind foot.
For humans this is the sole of the foot.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the hind foot.
For humans this is the sole of the foot.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the hind foot.
Palmar Pad
Limb pad located at the metacarpus, under the metacarpophalangeal joint.
This is the largest of the pads on the palmar surface of the forefeet of cats and dogs.
This is the largest of the pads on the palmar surface of the forefeet of cats and dogs.
Hind Foot
The foot of a caudal (posterior or rear) limb.
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Plantar Pads
Limb pads located at the metatarsus, under the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.
These are the largest of the pads on the plantar surface of the hind feet of cats and dogs.
Also known as metatarsal pads and [by Revealing Paws] as heel pads.
cf. palmar pads
