Cooling down from Commission work with some Angelian Anatomy-- specifically, the false "hooves" some have.

Angelian have digitigrade legs-- meaning they walk on their toes. This is similar to a human walking on the "balls" of their feet. Their ankles are held aloft by a strong Achilles tendon. If this tendon is damaged, it will severely impede an Angelion's ability to walk. If an Angelion is walking with their heels on the ground, it is a sign of damage or deformation in the leg or foot, and should be treated medically to prevent further damage to the limb.

Their "hooves" are not actually hooves. They are claws that grow out in a wide, curved arc. It IS attached to the toe, though in a manner similar to how a human's nail is attached to the nail bed. A protective membrane at the tip of the toe connects to the nail, and prevents contaminants from entering the nail bed and building up under the claw. The quick of the claw itself curves over the top of the toe, near the distal joint (first knuckle). This means the nails grow out in a scooping shape over top of the toe. The claw CAN be torn off-- though, as you can imagine, this is extremely painful. It will, however, grow back normally in most cases. If the quick itself is damaged, however, there is a higher chance of permanent damage.

The talon/hook claw is attached with two extremely strong tendons. At rest, it's held aloft to keep it sharp. It can be swung down to deal damage. However, it can also be "locked," so that it can be held down without effort. The underside of the joint has a divot in the upper knuckle, and a protrusion in the lower one, and a cartilage cushion between them. When the claw is swung down all the way, the protrusion slips into the divot and is locked there, until the "resting" tendon is tugged on again and pops it out. The tendons that keep the claw in place are strong enough to support the Angelion's entire weight.

Yes, this means they can hang upside down from this claw like a bat.

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