morphology of a gorilla

leg

Powerful muscular lower limb supporting the body in an upright position.

hand

Terminal part of the upper limb having a tactile and prehensile function, with a thumb opposable to the other fingers.

foot

Terminal end of the leg bearing five digits; it rests on the ground and has a prehensile and motor function.

opposable thumb

Short sturdy first digit of the hand facing the other digits and used for grasping and using tools; it is also used to hang from objects.

prehensile digit

Articulated limb ending in a nail; along with the thumb, it is used to grasp food and to cling to objects.

fur

Hair covering the body, with the main exceptions of the face, palms of the hands and soles of the feet; it maintains body temperature.

arm

Powerful muscular upper limb mainly supporting the body while walking.

face

Front portion of the head comprising especially the orifices of the sense organs.