Glossary
Digit
The distal parts of a limb, such as fingers or toes.
These 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).
These 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).
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.
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.
In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is towards the point of attachment to the main body.
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Webbing
Membrane of skin stretched between digits (toes). All or part of the toes may be attached.
Some dogs have well developed webbing, which attaches toward the distal end of the toes.
This can be contrasted with mesial or partial webbing (attaching around the middle of the digits) and proximal webbing (attaching towards the proximal end of the digits).
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