Salient, Saliant

In the act of springing or leaping; assaultant. A beast in this position is represented with forelegs in dexter chief and hindlegs in  sinister base. See also Saltant for beasts of the chase.

See Quadrupeds in Attitudes

Two foxes salient counter-salient in saltire.

Salient counter salient describes two beasts salient crossing each other in opposite directions