hindpaw
Back leg extremity
A hindpaw is a rear foot of a four-legged animal, as distinguished from the forepaws.
The term appears in descriptions of animal anatomy and behavior: The rabbit thumped its hindpaw.
Also spelled as two words: hind paw.
Cushioned writing surface
dewclaw · metatarsal · phalanges · tarsus · calcaneus · ankle · arch · ball
Sudden springing movement
Secure manual hold
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- treadSurface that grips ground
- clawsAnimal gripping nails
pads · non-slip · purchase · footing · stability · surface · terrain · climbing
Resistance to displacement
- equilibriumState of balance
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- postureBody position, alignment
center of gravity · weight distribution · steadiness · support · stance · landing · adaptation · control
pad
Cushioned writing surface
sole · dewclaw · metatarsal · phalanges · tarsus · calcaneus · ankle · arch · ball · plantigrade
leap
Sudden springing movement
push-off · gallop · run · trot · sprint · jump · hop · pounce · land · pivot
grip
Secure manual hold
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- treadSurface that grips ground
claws · pads · non-slip · purchase · footing · stability · surface · terrain · climbing · braking
stability
Resistance to displacement
- equilibriumState of balance
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
posture · center of gravity · weight distribution · steadiness · support · stance · landing · adaptation · control · alignment