Glossary
![Metatarsals of Domestic Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Resampled/M/Metatarsals%20of%20Domestic%20Dog.png)
Metatarsus
The joints and bones of a hind limb located between the tarsus (ankle) and the phalanges (toes)
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Hind%20Heel%20of%20Cat%20Tarsus.jpg)
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Hind%20Heel%20of%20Cat%20Tarsus.jpg)
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.
![Proximal Illustration](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Proximal%20Dog%20Paw%20Illustration.jpg)
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is towards the point of attachment to the main body.
![Proximal Illustration](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Proximal%20Dog%20Paw%20Illustration.jpg)
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Metacarpal
Relating to, or located in, the metacarpus.
Bones that constitute the palm of the human hand.
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metacarpals%20SL.png)
Bones that constitute the palm of the human hand.
![](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metacarpals%20SL.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 hind limb that correspond to the human ankle.
Also known as the hock.
![Tarsus of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
Also known as the hock.
![Tarsus of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
Phalanges
Bones of a digit or digits (fingers or toes).
![Phalanges of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Forefoot%20SL.png)
![Phalanges of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Forefoot%20SL.png)
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