hindleg

Animal's back leg

A hindleg is one of the rear legs of a four-legged animal, as opposed to the forelegs.

Dogs beg on their hindlegs.

Horses kick with theirs.

The word appears in the expression talk the hindleg off a donkey, meaning to talk excessively or exhaustingly.

anatomy

femur

Upper leg bone

hamstring · quadriceps · gluteus · pelvis · haunch · thigh · stifle · hock · metatarsus · phalanges

locomotion

gallop

Swiftest quadruped gait

  • trotPace between walk, canter
  • canterModerate equine gait
  • leapSudden springing movement

bound · kick · hop · sprint · rear · prance · jump · run · stride · scamper

paw

hoof

Horny foot covering

  • pawAnimal's clawed foot
  • clawCurved animal nail
  • fetlockHorse's rear ankle joint

pastern · dewclaw · pad · sole · toe · nail · talon · frog · coronet

support

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

  • stabilityResistance to displacement
  • stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
  • propSupport or stage item

brace · weight-bearing · standing · anchor · foundation · posture · grounding

Categories
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anatomical position

hindlegforeleg

Animal's anterior limb

forelimb · forequarters · forefoot

Family

hindlegs

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