Hindlimb

Either of two extremities of four-footed non-primate land animals. It usually consists of a FEMUR; TIBIA; and FIBULA; tarsals; METATARSALS; and TOES. (From Storer et al., General Zoology, 6th ed, p73)

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): A13.473

MeSH Unique ID: D006614

Entry Terms:

• Hindlimbs

Previous Indexing:

• Extremities (1966-1967)
• Leg (1966-1967)

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Anatomy Category
Animal Structures
Hindlimb
Stifle
Tarsus, Animal