morphology of a dog [1]

toe

Terminal end of the limb supporting the body; it is formed of various articulated bones and ends in a claw.

wrist

Articulation of the forelimb to which the toes are attached.

knee

Thigh joint (femur) articulating with the lower section of the leg (tibia).

hock

Articulation of the hind limb; it contributes to movement and absorbs shocks.

thigh

Upper part of the hind limb; its muscles provide strong momentum.

forearm

Portion of the forelimb located between the elbow and the wrist.

elbow

Articulation of the forelimb between the upper arm and the forearm above the knee.

shoulder

Upper part of the forelimb attached to the trunk and forming a very mobile articulation.

flews

Movable muscular folds forming the contour of the mouth and having a tactile function.

tail

Terminal appendage of the body; the dog uses it mainly to show its reactions.

back

Upper portion of the trunk opposite the belly between the withers and the loin.

withers

Part of the body that is an extension of the neck and forms a protuberance above the shoulder.

cheek

Side part of the head between the muzzle and the ear, below the eye.

stop

Part between the top of the head and the muzzle.

muzzle

Elongated front part of the head usually covered with sensory hairs (mustaches) that has a highly developed tactile and olfactory function.