Dog Paw Anatomy

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Across
  1. 2. The smaller pads located at the base of each individual toe.
  2. 5. The skin and connective tissue located between the toes.
  3. 6. Referring to the pad located behind the wrist on the forelimb.
  4. 8. The bones of the forepaw located between the wrist and toes.
  5. 9. Referring to the ankle region of the hindlimb.
  6. 10. The vestigial, non-weight-bearing digit set higher on the leg.
  7. 12. The tough, hairless, weight-bearing cushion on the bottom of a paw.
  8. 13. Small bones embedded within tendons near paw joints.
  9. 14. The hard, curved, pointed appendage at the end of a digit.
Down
  1. 1. A stance where an animal walks solely on its toes (like a dog or cat).
  2. 3. A stance where the entire sole of the foot is placed on the ground.
  3. 4. A common name for the carpal pad on a dog's front leg.
  4. 7. The bones that make up the toes or digits.
  5. 8. The bones of the hindpaw located between the ankle and toes.
  6. 11. The sensitive, vascular center of a claw or nail.