foreleg

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The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning foot pads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for him to walk and stand.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2023

Rio Moon “suffered a catastrophic injury to his left foreleg a few strides after the wire,” according to notes in the Equibase chart for the sixth race.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2023

Charismatic had taken a misstep in the stretch and suffered fractures in his left foreleg.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2015

The newborn colt was having difficulty breathing, and his right foreleg was tucked awkwardly under his body, a result of the difficult delivery.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2013

Rontu did not wait for the attack, but, leaping at the nearer one, turned his shoulder and with his head lowered caught the dog s foreleg.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell