cutaneous appendage

epidermal appendage

Anatomical projection that protrudes from the skin. Examples: hair, nail, feather, claw, hoof, horn, wattle, spur, beak, antler, bristle and some scales.

Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Integumentary
Estructura principal integumentary projection
Nombre latino epidermal appendage
FMA ID 71012

Subestructuras

nasal tentacle Organ hair root Organ hair shaft Organ comb and wattle Organ feather Organ comb Organ hair matrix Organ

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the cutaneous appendage?
Anatomical projection that protrudes from the skin. Examples: hair, nail, feather, claw, hoof, horn, wattle, spur, beak, antler, bristle and some scales.
What body system is the cutaneous appendage part of?
The cutaneous appendage is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the cutaneous appendage?
The Latin name for the cutaneous appendage is epidermal appendage.

Estructuras relacionadas

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