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hindlimb

[/ˈhɪndlɪm/]
nounpl: hindlimbs
membro posterior
1. Either of the two back legs or limbs of a four-legged animal or vertebrate
The dog's hindlimbs were powerful and muscular.
Os membros posteriores do cão eram poderosos e musculosos.
2. In anatomy, the rear extremity of a creature, including the hip, thigh, leg, and foot
The frog uses its hindlimbs for jumping.
O sapo usa seus membros posteriores para pular.
Synonyms
hind legback legposterior limbrear limb
Antonyms
forelimbfront leganterior limb

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
membro posterior
Standard anatomical term used in veterinary and biological contexts
Portugal
membro posterior
Standard anatomical term, identical to Brazilian usage
General Brazilian
pata traseira
Colloquial term used when referring to animals informally
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