zygodactyle

Meanings

• A term used in anatomy to describe the arrangement of toes in some animals, where the two outer toes point forward and the two inner toes point backward.

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Variants

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zygodactyl , zygodactylous

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Etymology

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From Greek 'zygo-' (yoked) + 'dactylos' (toe).

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Trivia

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1. Zygodactylous animals are not limited to hoofed animals; some primates, such as lemurs and lorises, also have zygodactylous feet.

2. The term 'zygodactylous' is derived from the Greek words 'zygo-' (yoked) and 'dactylos' (toe).

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1. digit grade: Zygodactylous animals are often referred to as having a digit grade of '3-2-3', meaning they have three toes in front and two in back on each foot.

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The term 'zygodactyle' is not widely used outside the field of anatomy and biology, but it has been mentioned in various scientific publications and textbooks.

How to Memorize "zygodactyle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal with toes arranged like a zigzag pattern: two toes pointing forward, followed by two pointing backward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the image of a zebra or a horse, both of which are known to have zygodactylous feet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'outside in, inside out': the outer toes point forward for the outer feet, and the inner toes point backward for the inner feet.

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