#distal limb

• Autopod — The terminal, distal, and structural segment of the pentadactyl limb in vertebrates, structurally corresponding to the hand (in the forelimb) or the foot (in the hindlimb). This complex anatomical region includes the carpal/tarsal bones, metacarpal/metatarsal bones, and the phalanges of the digits, possessing a remarkable evolutionary plasticity that allowed diversified species adaptations for walking, running, swimming, or flying.