Glossary
Paw of Rottweiler Palmar Pad Illustration
Palm Pad of Rottweiler Paw

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Palm Pad
Limb pad located at the metacarpus under the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, or at the metatarsus under the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.
This is the largest of the pads on the palmar or plantar surface of the feet of dogs and cats.
Also known as palmar pad, plantar pad, metacarpal pad, metatarsal pad and [by Revealing Paws] as heel pad.