hindlimb

Noun

Meaning

a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals

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Apatosaurus had a single claw on each forelimb and three on each hindlimb. Source: Internet

These small, claw-like protrusions on each side of the cloaca are the external portion of the vestigial hindlimb skeleton, which includes the remains of an ilium and femur. Source: Internet

If the same-side forelimb contacts the ground half of the cycle later than the hindlimb, the phase is 50%. Source: Internet

The key variables for gait are the duty factor and the forelimb -hindlimb phase relationship. Source: Internet

Typically, a dog with a dislocated kneecap will exhibit prolonged abnormal hindlimb movement, occasional skipping or hindlimb lameness, and sudden lameness. Source: Internet

The first three toes had claws on each hindlimb. Source: Internet

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