Leg parts

Definition

The various segments that make up the legs of insects and arachnids, each segment having distinct functions.

Etymology

From Old English 'lecgan' meaning 'to place', and 'part', from Latin 'partem', meaning 'a share or portion'.

Example

The leg parts of an insect include the coxa, femur, tibia, trochanter, and tarsus, each performing different roles in mobility and manipulation.

Synonyms

• Leg segments

Related Terms

• Coxa
• Femur
• Tibia
• Tarsus
• Trochanter
• Pretarsus

Usage Notes

Insect and arachnid legs are segmented into multiple distinct parts, each adapted to specific functions such as locomotion, grasping, or sensing.