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Animals - The Anatomy of Mammals

Here you will learn some words related to the anatomy of mammals in English such as "paw", "tusk", and "fang".

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antler
[noun]

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

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paw
[noun]

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

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .
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horn
[noun]

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

Ex: He carved a walking stick from the horn of a bison he found on his farm .
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hindlimb
[noun]

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

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whisker
[noun]

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

Ex: The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.
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fang
[noun]

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

Ex: The wolf 's fangs are essential for hunting and tearing meat .
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the foot of a mammal that is divided into two parts such as that of goats, sheep, etc.

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snout
[noun]

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

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pad
[noun]

the soft part under the foot of an animal or a human finger

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flipper
[noun]

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

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hump
[noun]

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

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hock
[noun]

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

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jaw
[noun]

either of the two bony parts of the skull that hold the mouth and teeth in any vertebrate

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tail
[noun]

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

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.
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fetlock
[noun]

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

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forelock
[noun]

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

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teat
[noun]

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

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hoof
[noun]

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

Ex: The pony 's hooves were shiny after being polished .
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the rear end of a quadruped including hind limbs

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udder
[noun]

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

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tusk
[noun]

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

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .
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shank
[noun]

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

Ex: The shank of a horse is both powerful and delicate , allowing it to gallop gracefully .
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the soft part under the abdomen of an animal

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muzzle
[noun]

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

Ex: The puppy 's wet muzzle left a mark on her jeans after playtime .
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forefoot
[noun]

any of the front limbs of a four-legged animal

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rump
[noun]

the rounded hind part of a four-legged mammal

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proboscis
[noun]

an elongated and specialized nose or snout found in certain mammals

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pouch
[noun]

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

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squamosal
[noun]

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

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ungual
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the nails or claws of animals

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thymus
[noun]

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

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rhinarium
[noun]

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

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reticulum
[noun]

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

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omasum
[noun]

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

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abomasum
[noun]

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

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

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philtrum
[noun]

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

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