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.
Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Joint between metacarpal
bones and proximal phalanges of toes of the forefoot.
Joins the metacarpus to the digits (toes or fingers).
Abbreviated to MCP joint.
Joins the metacarpus to the digits (toes or fingers).
Abbreviated to MCP joint.
Palmar
Relating to, or located towards, the surface opposite the dorsal surface of the forefoot.
For humans this is the palm of the hand.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the forefoot.
For humans this is the palm of the hand.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the forefoot.
Metatarsal Pad
Limb pad located at the metatarsus, under the metatarsophalangeal joint.
This is the largest of the pads on the plantar surface of the hind feet of dogs and cats.
This is the largest of the pads on the plantar surface of the hind feet of dogs and cats.
Forefoot
The foot of a cranial (anterior or front) limb.
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