Glossary
![Carpal Joint Illustration Revealing Paws](../../../../images/content%20images/Resampled/C/Carpal%20Joint.png)
Forelimb
Either of the cranial (anterior or front) limbs.
![Tabby Forelimb Revealing Paw](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tabby%20Forelimb%20SL.jpg)
![Tabby Forelimb Revealing Paw](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tabby%20Forelimb%20SL.jpg)
Forearm
The region between the elbow and wrist.
[Anatomical Usage]
![Forearm of Domestic Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Forearm%20of%20Domestic%20Dog.png)
[Anatomical Usage]
![Forearm of Domestic Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Forearm%20of%20Domestic%20Dog.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)
Carpus
The joint and bones of an animal’s forelimb that correspond to the human wrist.
![Carpus of Kitten](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Kitten%20Carpus%20SL.jpg)
![Carpus of Kitten](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Kitten%20Carpus%20SL.jpg)
Tarsal Region
The region of a hind limb between the leg and the metatarsus.
![Tarsal Region of Dog Hind Leg](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
![Tarsal Region of Dog Hind Leg](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
Hind Limb
Either of the caudal (posterior or rear) limbs.
![Hind Limbs of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Paws%20of%20Hind%20Feet%20of%20Dog%20SL.jpg)
![Hind Limbs of Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Paws%20of%20Hind%20Feet%20of%20Dog%20SL.jpg)
Hock
The tarsal region or tarsal joint of the hind leg of a quadruped.
Also known (colloquially) as the heel or ankle.
Also known (colloquially) as the heel or ankle.
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