1. a spur or spurlike process projecting from the leg of a bird. 2. a bony or cartilaginous process on the heel bone of bats, which helps to support the portion of the wing membrane lying between the legs (Morris 1992).
Term used for a curved, bifurcate or otherwise modified tibial spur of the front leg, which together with a strigil forms an antennal cleaning organ. [photo
the modified toe that supports the tail membrane in bats
A spur on the inner side of a bat's ankle that helps support the wing membrane.
A cartilaginous rod that projects from the ankle in many and serves to support the tail membrane. A similar structure protrudes laterally from the wrist or elbow of some rodents and supports the gliding membrane.