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hind limb

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hind limb
n.
A posterior appendage, such as a leg, wing, or flipper.
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Noun1.hind limb - a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animalshind limb - a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals
hindlimb
hind leg - the back limb of a quadruped
limb - one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
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Dr Loic Coisteur, one of the researchers from the University of Nantes in France, said: "The dinosaur swam with alternating movements of the two hind limbs, apelvic paddle swimming motion.
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