Hind limb
Encyclopedia
A hind limb is a posterior limb
on an animal
. When referring to quadruped
s, the term hind leg is often instead used.
Limb (anatomy)
A limb is a jointed, or prehensile , appendage of the human or other animal body....
on an animal
Animal
Animals are a major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and...
. When referring to quadruped
Quadruped
Quadrupedalism is a form of land animal locomotion using four limbs or legs. An animal or machine that usually moves in a quadrupedal manner is known as a quadruped, meaning "four feet"...
s, the term hind leg is often instead used.