A cat uses its claws only when necessary, mainly for climbing or killing its prey. 猫只有在必要时才使用爪子，主要是用来爬或杀死猎物。
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plantar pad
足底垫
Thick cutaneous bulge, elastic and resistant to wear, supporting the metacarpus; the cat uses it to move about and it absorbs shocks. 厚厚的皮肤隆起，有弹性，耐磨，支撑掌骨；猫用它来移动，它吸收冲击。
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elastic ligament
弹性韧带
Strong and elastic fibrous tissue located on the back of the distal and median phalanges allowing the claw to retract into the sheath. 强韧有弹性的纤维组织，位于末节和正中指骨的背面，允许爪缩回鞘内。
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elastic ligament
弹性韧带
Strong and elastic fibrous tissue located on the back of the distal and median phalanges allowing the claw to retract into the sheath. 强韧有弹性的纤维组织，位于末节和正中指骨的背面，允许爪缩回鞘内。
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extended claw
伸出的爪
A cat uses its claws only when necessary, mainly for climbing or killing its prey. 猫只有在必要时才使用爪子，主要是用来爬或杀死猎物。
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plantar pad
足底垫
Thick cutaneous bulge, elastic and resistant to wear, supporting the metacarpus; the cat uses it to move about and it absorbs shocks. 厚厚的皮肤隆起，有弹性，耐磨，支撑掌骨；猫用它来移动，它吸收冲击。
