The Anatomy of Mammals

any of the pair of branched horns that grow annually on the head of an adult animal, typically a male one, from the deer family

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

The kitten playfully batted at the toy mouse with her tiny paws.

a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging

The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense.

any of the pair of legs at the back of a four-legged animal

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.

The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched a bird outside the window.

a long, pointed tooth found in carnivorous animals, used for biting, gripping, and tearing flesh

The lion's sharp fangs help it catch and kill prey.

the foot of a mammal that is divided into two parts such as that of goats, sheep, etc.

the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal

to add padding or cushioning to enhance comfort, protect, or modify the shape of something

To protect the fragile items during shipping, they chose to pad the boxes with bubble wrap.

a broad flat limb without any fingers that is used for swimming by some sea animals such as seals, turtles, etc.

a round outgrowth on the back of a mammal, such as a camel

the joint in the hind limb of a quadruped between the fetlock and the knee

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

My cat has a long and bushy tail.

the joint at the back of the leg and just above the hoof of any quadruped, such as a horse

the part of a horse's mane that grows from the poll and hangs down from the forehead

the part of the body of a female mammal from which the young suck milk

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

He noticed a small stone stuck in the horse's hoof while brushing it.

the rear end of a quadruped including hind limbs

an organ shaped like a bag that produces milk in a female mammal such as a horse, sheep, cow, etc.

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

The elephant displayed its majestic tusks, gleaming in the sunlight as it roamed the savanna.

the lower part of the leg of an animal between the knee and the ankle

The shank of a deer is lean and muscular, providing support for its body during swift movements.

the soft part under the abdomen of an animal

the projecting part of the face of some animals such as dogs and horses that includes their jaws and noses

She carefully examined the cat's muzzle for any signs of injury.

any of the front limbs of a four-legged animal

the rounded hind part of a four-legged mammal

an elongated and specialized nose or snout found in certain mammals

a pocket-like structure that female marsupials, such as kangaroos, use to carry their young with them

a bone in the skull that connects to other bones in the head and is located near the temple

related to or associated with the nails or claws of animals

a specialized organ of the immune system located near the heart that produces T cells and plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system in early life

a specialized wet surface found in the noses of some mammals that helps them to detect and analyze different scents

a compartment of the ruminant stomach that features a honeycomb-like structure and aids in the breakdown and fermentation of ingested plant material

a stomach compartment in ruminant animals that helps filter and process food particles before further digestion and absorption

the fourth chamber of the stomach in ruminant animals, functioning as the true stomach where gastric juices aid in the breakdown of ingested food

a big part of the stomach in animals like cows, sheep, and goats, where food is processed and stored before it's fully digested

In mammals, a midline groove on the snout or upper lip that is often used for the transmission of pheromones during social interaction