GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Their feet are flat because of a large pad of gristle under each heel which acts as a shock absorber and helps them walk quietly. Their legs are much straighter than those of other animals and support their weight so well.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cushions are complex structures of white or yellowish adipose tissue and fibrous connective tissue occupying the space between tarsal, metacarpal/metatarsal, digital bones or muscles, tendons, ligaments covering the bones palmarly/plantarly and the sole skin (Fig.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elephant feet are covered in a soft padding that helps to support their weight, as well as preventing them from slipping and dulling the sound of their footsteps. As a result, elephants can walk almost silently, despite their huge weight.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elephant feet are not hooves, nor are they paws or claws! They don’t have any specialized name; they’re just feet. Ungulates such as goats and horses walk directly on top of their enlarged nails, or hooves.