Define appendicular skeleton of a dog?

The appendicular skeleton of a dog refers to the bones that make up the limbs and girdles of the dog's body. This includes the bones of the front and hind limbs, as well as the shoulder and pelvic girdles. The appendicular skeleton provides support and mobility for the dog, allowing it to move and perform various activities.

The appendicular skeleton of a dog, like other mammals, is a region of the skeletal system that pertains to the limbs, girdles, and bones that connect them to the axial skeleton. It consists of two sets of paired appendages, the forelimbs and the hindlimbs, each connected to the axial skeleton by a girdle. The forelimbs include the bones of the shoulder (scapula and clavicle), the humerus (upper arm bone), the radius and ulna (forearm bones), the carpus (wrist), the metacarpus (palm), and the phalanges (fingers). The hindlimbs consist of the bones of the hip (pelvis), the femur (thigh bone), the tibia and fibula (calf bones), the tarsus (ankle), the metatarsus (foot), and the phalanges (toes). The appendicular skeleton provides support and mobility to the limbs, allowing for movement of the limbs relative to the axial skeleton.