Glossary
![Dogs and Cats Paws and Tracks](../../../../images/illustrations%20of%20paws/No%20Bevel%20No%20texture%20with%20Centre%20Sunburst%20Dark%20Blue%204%20px%20stroke%20lines.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)
Distal
Located away from, the center of the main body.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.
![Distal](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Distal%20Dog%20Paw%20Illustration.jpg)
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.
![Distal](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Distal%20Dog%20Paw%20Illustration.jpg)
Metacarpal Region
The region of a forelimb between the carpus and the digits.
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)
Metatarsal Region
The region of a hind limb between the tarsus and the digits.
![Metatarsal Region of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metatarsals%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Larger.png)
![Metatarsal Region of Domestic Cat](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Metatarsals%20of%20Domestic%20Cat%20Larger.png)
Hind Paw
The paw of the caudal limb of a quadruped.
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