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carpal pad

An autopod pad found in the carpal region of a manus. Used for additional traction when stopping or descending a slope in digitigrade species.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure skin of wrist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carpal pad?

An autopod pad found in the carpal region of a manus. Used for additional traction when stopping or descending a slope in digitigrade species.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0012350 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — carpal pad Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.