Carnivore and ruminant feet

Question 1

What extends from the distal phalanx and supports the claw in carnivores?

Answer 1

Ungual process

Question 2

What is located in the region of the ungual crest of the the distal phalanx in carnivores?

Answer 2

Blood supply
(provides support to structures producing the claw)

Question 3

What part of the distal phalanx do the extensor tendons attach to?

Answer 3

Extensor process

Question 4

What aspect of the distal phalanx do the flexor tendons attach to?

Answer 4

Palmar process

Question 5

What does digitgrade mean?

Answer 5

A digitigrade animal is one that stands or walks with its toes on the ground, and the rest of its foot lifted

Question 6

What is the name for the largest heart-shaped footpad in the carnivore?

Answer 6

Metacarpal/metatarsal pad

Question 7

What joint do the digital pads overlie?

Answer 7

DIP joint

Question 8

What limb is the carpal/stopper pad only present in?

Answer 8

The forelimb

Question 9

What is the function of the carpal/stopper pad?

Answer 9

It helps with skid and traction on a slope or while stopping and protects the accessory carpal bone

Question 10

What bone does the carpal/stopper pad overlie?

Answer 10

Accessory carpal bone

Question 11

What muscle in carnivores has a similar function to the suspensory ligament that is seen in horses?

Answer 11

Interosseus muscle

Question 12

What 3 layers is the modified skin of the footpad comprised of?

Answer 12

• Dermal layer
• Germinative layer
• Epidermis