Hindfoot: meaning, definitions and examples

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hindfoot

 

[ หˆhaษชndfสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy, zoology

The hindfoot refers to the back foot of an animal, which plays a crucial role in locomotion and support. It is typically larger and more muscular than the forefoot, providing the necessary strength for pushing off the ground. In various species, the structure of the hindfoot can vary significantly, adapting to their specific environments and modes of movement.

Synonyms

back foot, rear foot

Examples of usage

  • The horse uses its hindfoot to kick predators.
  • In dogs, the hindfoot helps in balancing during running.
  • Some reptiles have unique adaptations in their hindfoot for climbing.

Translations

Translations of the word "hindfoot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pata traseira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคชเฅˆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช HinterfuรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaki belakang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดะฝั ะปะฐะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tylna ล‚apa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพŒ่ถณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pied arriรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pata trasera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arka ayak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋’ท๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ุฏู… ุงู„ุฎู„ููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zadnรญ noha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadnรก noha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ่ถณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadnja noga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afturlapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚า›ั‹ ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxa ayaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pata trasera

Etymology

The term 'hindfoot' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'hind,' which originates from the Old English 'hindan,' meaning 'from behind' or 'the back part,' and the word 'foot,' which comes from the Old English 'fลt.' The usage of the term in English dates back to the 19th century, particularly in scientific discussions related to zoology and anatomy, describing the anatomical features of animals. Over time, 'hindfoot' has become a standard term in veterinary science and animal biology, used to differentiate the rear limbs of animals from their front limbs, or forefoot. This distinction is essential for understanding animal locomotion, behavior, and evolution.