skin of lobe of tail

fluke skin

A zone of skin that is part of the lobe tail.

Type Organ
Structure parente tail skin
Nom latin fluke skin

Questions fréquentes

What is the skin of lobe of tail?
The skin of the lobe of tail is the integument that covers the distal or terminal portion of a caudal appendage, found in animals with tails (primarily veterinary anatomy).
Where is the skin of lobe of tail located?
It covers the terminal portion of the tail, extending from the proximal tail region to the tip.
What is the function of the skin of lobe of tail?
It provides protection and contains sensory receptors for proprioceptive feedback; serves in thermoregulation and pest defense in many species.
What is the skin of lobe of tail connected to?
It is richly innervated by spinal nerves from the caudal plexus and supplied by caudal arteries derived from the terminal aorta.
Why is the skin of lobe of tail clinically important?
In veterinary practice, tail injuries are common and can compromise motor and sensory function; tail integrity affects species-specific behaviors and thermoregulation.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.