Glossary
Distal
Located away from the centre 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.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.
Limb
An appendage to the main body of an organism.
The limbs of quadrupeds, such as dogs and cats, are legs.
The limbs of quadrupeds, such as dogs and cats, are legs.
Pentadactyl
Having five digits (fingers, toes) on a limb.
Medial
Relating to, or located towards, the middle of the body, or a structure of the body.
Lateral
Located away from the middle of the body, or a structure of the body.
Relating to or located towards the left or the right side.
Relating to or located towards the left or the right side.
Vestigial
Remaining as a remnant or trace of a structure that had been present in the ancestors of a species. Often the original functionality is (to some degree) now lacking, and the structure has become rudimentary or degenerate.
Vestigial
Remaining as a remnant or trace of a structure that had been present in the ancestors of a species.
Often the original functionality is (to some degree) now lacking, and the structure has become rudimentary or degenerate.
Often the original functionality is (to some degree) now lacking, and the structure has become rudimentary or degenerate.
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