Digitigrade
Digitigrade
Digitigrade (pronunciation: /ˈdijitəˌɡrād/) is a term used in Anatomy and Zoology to describe a specific type of locomotion where an animal or organism stands or walks on its digits, or toes. The term is derived from the Latin words 'digitus' meaning 'finger, toe' and 'gradus' meaning 'step, walk'.
Etymology
The term 'Digitigrade' is derived from the Latin 'digitus' meaning 'finger, toe' and 'gradus' meaning 'step, walk'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe the specific walking pattern of certain animals.
Related Terms
- Plantigrade: A type of locomotion where the animal walks on the soles of its feet, like humans and bears.
- Unguligrade: A type of locomotion where the animal walks on the tips of its toes, like horses and deer.
- Locomotion: The act or ability of moving from place to place.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Digitigrade
- Wikipedia's article - Digitigrade
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