IV. Pes or Hindpaw (The Pelvic Limb)

Question 1

 More than 3 times as long as the carpus
 Also called hock

Answer 1

Tarsus

Question 2

Tarsus has how many bones?

Answer 2

7 tarsal bones

Question 3

Largest and longest bone of the tarsus

Answer 3

Calcaneus / fibular tarsal bone

Question 4

is a sturdy traction process which serves for the insertion of the calcanean tendon.

Answer 4

Tuber calcanei, or proximal half of the bone,

Question 5

Second largest of the tarsal bones

Answer 5

Talus / tibial tarsal bone

Question 6

Articulates with all of the other tarsal bones

Answer 6

Central Tarsal bone

Question 7

Smallest of the tarsal bones

Answer 7

2nd tarsal bone

Question 8

 Resembles metacarpal bones, except for the 1st which is usually absent (first digit / hallux / dewclaw)
 Base, body, head

Answer 8

Metatarsus

Question 9

Shortest metatarsal _____, is usually as long as the longest metacarpal bone (MC III or IV)

Answer 9

MT II

Question 10

Similar to those of the forepaw

Answer 10

Phalanges