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 hind limb that correspond to the human ankle.
![Tarsus of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
![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 Hind Foot of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20of%20Hind%20Foot%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20SL.png)
![Phalanges of Hind Foot of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20of%20Hind%20Foot%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20SL.png)
Metacarpus
The joints and bones of a forelimb located between the carpus (wrist) and the phalanges (fingers).
![Metacarpus](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metacarpals%20SL.png)
![Metacarpus](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metacarpals%20SL.png)
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