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nail

claw

A horn-like keratin structure covering the dorsal aspect of the terminal phalanges of fingers and toes[WP].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure distal limb integumentary appendage
Latin Name claw
FMA ID 54326

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nail?

A horn-like keratin structure covering the dorsal aspect of the terminal phalanges of fingers and toes[WP].

What is the Latin name for the nail?

The Latin name for the nail is claw.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:54326 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001705 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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