Glossary
Single Tracking
The tendency to angle the legs inwards under the body so that their footfalls are on or close to the central line.
This may create a trail in which tracks form a single line.
This may create a trail in which tracks form a single line.
Limb
An appendage to the main body of an organism.
For example, an arm, leg, flipper or wing.
For example, an arm, leg, flipper or wing.
Forelimb
Either of the cranial (anterior) limbs.
Hind Limb
Either of the caudal (posterior) limbs.
Contralateral
Relating to the opposite side of the body.
For example, diagonally contralateral limbs are limbs on diagonally opposite sides of the body.
For example, diagonally contralateral limbs are limbs on diagonally opposite sides of the body.
Ipsilateral
Relating to the same side of the body.
For example, ipsilateral limbs are limbs that are on the same side of the body.
For example, ipsilateral limbs are limbs that are on the same side of the body.
Footfall
Footsteps, the setting down of a foot.
The pattern of footfall constitutes the gait.
The pattern of footfall constitutes the gait.
Central Line
An imaginary line along the direction of travel.
Double Tracking
The tendency for feet to land apart, so that footfalls are on either side of the central line.
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Parallel Tracking
The tendency for feet to land apart, so that footfalls are on either side of the central line.
Also known as double tracking.
Cf. single tracking.
Parallel Dog Tracks in Sand