integumentary adnexa

adnexae cutis

Anatomical structure embedded in or located in the integument that is part of the integumental system. Examples: hair, follicles, skin glands, claws, nails, feathers.

Type Gland
Body System Integumentary
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name adnexae cutis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the integumentary adnexa?
Anatomical structure embedded in or located in the integument that is part of the integumental system. Examples: hair, follicles, skin glands, claws, nails, feathers.
What body system is the integumentary adnexa part of?
The integumentary adnexa is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the integumentary adnexa?
The Latin name for the integumentary adnexa is adnexae cutis.

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