Glossary
![Phalanges of Domestic Cat Forefoot](../../../../images/content%20images/Resampled/T/Phalanges%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Forefoot%20R.png)
Digit
The 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).
Pollex
The most medial digit of the forelimb.
![Thumb](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Thumb%20SL.jpg)
![Thumb](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Thumb%20SL.jpg)
Dew Claw
Vestigial and rudimentary digit of the foot.
![Dew Claw of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Dog%20Paw%20Illustrating%20Dew%20Claw%20SL.jpg)
![Dew Claw of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Dog%20Paw%20Illustrating%20Dew%20Claw%20SL.jpg)
Hind Foot
The foot of a caudal limb.
![Hind Foot of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Paws%20of%20Hind%20Feet%20of%20Dog%20SL.jpg)
![Hind Foot of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Paws%20of%20Hind%20Feet%20of%20Dog%20SL.jpg)
Thoracic Limb
Either of the cranial (anterior or front) limbs.
A limb that is attached to the thorax (the shoulder region).
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Cat%20Front%20Feet%20SL.jpg)
A limb that is attached to the thorax (the shoulder region).
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Cat%20Front%20Feet%20SL.jpg)
Pelvic Phalanges
Bones of a digit or digits (toes) of the pelvic limb (hind limb).
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Skeleton%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20SL.jpg)
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Skeleton%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20SL.jpg)
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Phalanges
Bones of a digit or digits (fingers
or toes).
![Phalanges Of Human Hand](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20Of%20Human%20Hand%20SL.jpg)
![Phalanges Of Human Hand](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20Of%20Human%20Hand%20SL.jpg)
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