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Hind Limb (Noun)

Meaning

A posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Quadruped mammals use their hind limbs to provide additional propulsion when running at high speeds.
  • During embryonic development, the formation of a hind limb involves a complex series of genetic and molecular interactions.
  • Observations of kangaroo locomotion reveal that their powerful hind limbs are key to achieving remarkable jumping distances.
  • As a result of its evolution for aquatic environments, the hind limbs of a fish are typically much smaller than its forelimbs.
  • The fossil record shows that ancient terrestrial vertebrates tended to have hind limbs that were larger than their forelimbs, likely for support of body weight.

Synonyms

  • Hindlimb
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