Glossary
Limb Pad
Cushion-like part of animal foot.
The tough, superficial cutis (outer layer of skin) of the pad is keratinized and hairless.
Under the cutis is the thick subcutis. The fatty (adipose) tissue of the subcutis provides a cushion to absorb shock during locomotion.
The tough, superficial cutis (outer layer of skin) of the pad is keratinized and hairless.
Under the cutis is the thick subcutis. The fatty (adipose) tissue of the subcutis provides a cushion to absorb shock during locomotion.
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Joint between metatarsal bones and proximal phalanges of toes of the hind foot.
Joins the metatarsus to the digits (toes).
Abbreviated to MTP joint.
Joins the metatarsus to the digits (toes).
Abbreviated to MTP joint.
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Joint between metatarsal bones and proximal phalanges of toes of the hind foot.
Joins the metatarsus to the digits (toes).
Abbreviated to MTP joint.
Joins the metatarsus to the digits (toes).
Abbreviated to MTP joint.
Palmar
Relating to, or located towards, the surface opposite the dorsal surface of the forefoot.
For humans this is the palm of the hand.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the forefoot.
For humans this is the palm of the hand.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the forefoot.
Plantar
Relating to, or located towards, the surface opposite the dorsal surface of the hind foot.
For humans this is the sole of the foot.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the hind foot.
For humans this is the sole of the foot.
For cats and dogs, this is the underside of the hind foot.
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