Glossary
![Metacarpals Illustration](../../../../images/content%20images/Resampled/M/Metacarpals.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)
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)
Phalanges
Bones of a digit or digits (fingers or toes).
![Phalanges of Domestic Cat Forefoot](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Forefoot%20SL.png)
![Phalanges of Domestic Cat Forefoot](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Phalanges%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Forefoot%20SL.png)
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.
![Distal Direction Illustrated by Dog Paw](../../../../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.
![Distal Direction Illustrated by Dog Paw](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Proximal%20Dog%20Paw%20Illustration.jpg)
Metatarsal
1. Relating to, or located in, the metatarsus.
2. The bones of the metatarsus, between the tarsus (ankle) and the phalanges (toes).
![Metatarsals of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metatarsals%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20SL.png)
2. The bones of the metatarsus, between the tarsus (ankle) and the phalanges (toes).
![Metatarsals of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metatarsals%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20SL.png)
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