what causes the hump in the toad's back?
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Frogs have long, strong back legs, with extra joints so they can fold up close to the body. ... They have a short backbone (spine), with a large hip bone to support their powerful leg muscles. The hip bone forms the hump seen when a frog is sitting.
Frogs have long, strong back legs, with extra joints so they can fold up close to the body. ... They have a short backbone (spine), with a large hip bone to support their powerful leg muscles. The hip bone forms the hump seen when a frog is sitting.
The forelegs are internally rotated so that the toes point toward each other. The pelvis is elongated and hinged at the spine. This is what causes the sacral hump. The tarsus of the hind leg is well articulated and makes a distinctive angle before the webbed toes.