hindpaws
Back animal feet
Hindpaws are the rear feet of a four-legged animal, as distinguished from the forepaws.
The term appears most often in descriptions of animal behavior or anatomy: The rabbit stood on its hindpaws to reach the leaves.
Also spelled as two words: hind paws.
Extended single footstep
- trotPace between walk, canter
- gallopSwiftest quadruped gait
- leapSudden springing movement
- boundSecured or destined
spring · kick · push-off · propulsion · landing · jumping · running · hopping
Cushioned protective layers
- clawsAnimal gripping nails
- dewclawsNon-weight-bearing canine digits
- furAnimal body hair
- toesPedal digits
digits · metatarsals · plantar · footpads · nails · webbing · hindlimbs · hindlegs
Animal's rear body section
Secure manual hold
- clingHold tightly to
- scrambleMix into disorder
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- perchResting spot for birds
clamber · foothold · brace · anchor · purchase · ascend · descend · rock-climbing
Resistance to displacement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- equilibriumState of balance
- postureBody position, alignment
landing · counterbalance · stance · recovery · agility · nimbleness · surefootedness
stride
Extended single footstep
bound · spring · kick · push-off · propulsion · landing · jumping · running · hopping · scurry
pads
Cushioned protective layers
toes · digits · metatarsals · plantar · footpads · nails · webbing · hindlimbs · hindlegs · hocks
hindquarters
Animal's rear body section
grip
Secure manual hold
perch · clamber · foothold · brace · anchor · purchase · ascend · descend · rock-climbing · vertical
stability
Resistance to displacement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- equilibriumState of balance
posture · landing · counterbalance · stance · recovery · agility · nimbleness · surefootedness
scratch
Superficial wound or mark