Glossary
Gait
The pattern of movement of animals during (terrestrial) locomotion.
Gaits used by cats and dogs include the walk, the amble, the pace, the trot, the canter and the gallop.
Gaits used by cats and dogs include the walk, the amble, the pace, the trot, the canter and the gallop.
Slew Feet
Feet that are turned outwards.
Compact
1. Parts packed closely together in a relatively small space. e.g. cat feet have relatively small interdigital space and negative space.
2. Parts joined together firmly, not loosely.
2. Parts joined together firmly, not loosely.
Interdigital Space
The space between digits (toes).
Central Line
An imaginary line along the direction of travel.
Toe
A digit of a foot .
Toes are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
Toes are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
Divergent Toes
A foot in which toes are spread outwards.
Close
Parts held close with little or no space between.
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.
