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Dogs have legs, not arms. They use their legs for walking, running, jumping, and digging. Unlike humans, dogs primarily use their front legs for support and balance, while their hind legs provide power for movement.

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What makes an arm an arm and a not a leg?

An arm is for changing things around us or climbing. A leg is a limb that we walk on. Legs are stronger and not as moveable as arms. cats have legs that are all made for wallking on. Leg muscles are for jumping and balancing. Apes use their arms for balancing as well as their legs. But they are arms, not legs because they use their arms more often for climbing. That is why their arms are not called legs. Humans have both arms and legs. They are designed to stand upright and change things with their arms and hands.


What is the average leg-to-body ratio of humans and how does it compare to other species?

The average leg-to-body ratio of humans is about 1:1, meaning the length of the legs is roughly equal to the length of the torso. This ratio is unique to humans and differs from other species, such as birds which have longer legs in proportion to their bodies, and quadrupeds like dogs which have shorter legs in proportion to their bodies.


Do cats have arms and legs, or do they have a different type of limb structure?

Cats have four legs, which are considered limbs. Their front limbs are commonly referred to as arms or forelegs, while their hind limbs are referred to as legs or hind legs.


Which is longer your arms or your legs?

I am 5'2 haw long should be the lenght of my arm


How many limbs does a human have?

It depends a bit on exactly what you mean by "average." The average person ... a typical person, chosen at random from a large sample ... has two legs. The average number of legs a person has ... add up all the legs, add up all the people, divide one by the other ... is slightly under two.

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Why aren't there any animals with two arms and four legs?

Because all together their is for legs.Like dogs for example.Their front legs are like arms and the back legs are...legs


Do dogs have arms?

yes they have arms and legsI often have this discussion with people and it always escalates to the funniest arguments but YES dogs and cats do have arms. From an anatomical standpoint, dogs have shoulders, they have elbows, they have a forearm (front section above their front paws) and they have a pastern which in humans is called a wrist! Last time I checked you do not have a wrist on your let so, yes, they do have arms, it is a misconception that they are four legged animals. Just take a look at their legs, they most assuredly have a thigh and a hock below the knee joint that is analogous to a human ankle. They may utilize their arms as legs because they transport themselves in this way but clearly the anatomy of their front appendages are more arm like than leg like. Plus the best argument for dogs having arms is that they wear sweaters that clearly have sleeves that belong on "arms."


Monkey has how many legs?

Monkeys have two legs and two arms.


Why are dogs called four legged if two are arms?

because the dogs walk on all of their legs


Why is the tennis for a human?

because humans have arms and legs, and tennis is a SPORT where you have to run (legs) and hit the ball HOLDING a raquet (arms!) haha


Do humans have arms?

not sure i think humans have legs know i have visted the humans planet 'earth' nice planet.


What are insect legs called?

unlike humans who walk on two legs most animals walk on 4 legs. humans have arms which are not used for walking. since the animal has 2 legs and 2 arms but walks on its arms they are just called its front legs


Do humans have appendages?

yes, your arms and legs are considered appendages.


Do Rhesus Monkeys have paired legs?

Just like Humans, Rhesus monkeys have arms and legs.


What is a part of a body limb called?

a limb is an appendage, like arms and legs it is not however a thing in your body like your heart


What do dogs and human beings have in differ?

Dogs have more legs and also trust in Communism unlike their Human counerparts who much prefer to partake in Socialism. dogs have four legs and humans two lets; dogs have fur and humans have skin; people eat with silver wear and dogs just devour their food; humans are more better than dogs : )


Does a dog have 4 legs or 2hands and 2 legs?

Either, legs are limbs too. But usually you would say 4 legs as they don't really have arms