Re: So-called sickle claws

["Peter Von Sholly" <vonrex@gte.net>]

The claws of cats are held up by tendons (ligaments?) and the claws rotate
around the terminal toe bone, right?  I mean, it's the claw that swivels,
not the toe bone- I think.  Is that right?  And cats have pads under their
toes for walking.  Although you probably meant "an analogue" as to shape
and function only.

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> If you are looking for an analogue for dromaeosaurid claws, you may wish
to
> examine the claws of cats.  (Which brings us back to the start of this
> thing, I think).
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