foreleg

Horse's anterior appendage

A foreleg is one of the front legs of a four-legged animal.

The term distinguishes the front pair from the hind legs: The horse injured its left foreleg.

In insects and other creatures with more than four legs, forelegs refers to the pair closest to the head.

anatomy

hoof

Horny foot covering

cannon · knee · elbow · shoulder · dewclaw · shank · tendon · muscle · bone · joint

movement

stride

Extended single footstep

  • gaitLocomotion pattern
  • trotPace between walk, canter
  • canterModerate equine gait

gallop · prance · step · reach · extension · lift · swing · placement · strike · landing

animal

horse

Domesticated riding animal

  • dogDomesticated barking mammal
  • catSmall furry housepet
  • deerAntlered hoofed mammal

cow · lion · elephant · camel · giraffe · bear · wolf · fox · rabbit · sheep

support

stance

Standing posture or viewpoint

brace · prop · stabilize · plant · anchor · foundation · posture · standing · bearing · grounded

Categories
Opposites
body position (anterior vs posterior)

foreleghind leg

Rear limb of quadruped

hindleg · rear leg · hind limb

Phrases
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