A horn-like keratin structure covering the dorsal aspect of the terminal phalanges of fingers and toes[WP]. [ https://github.com/obophenotype/uberon/issues/120 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_(anatomy) ]
Synonyms: nail/claw
Term information
- galen:Nail
- Wikipedia:Nail_(anatomy)
- CALOHA:TS-2034
- GAID:1320
- MESH:D009262
- NCIT:C33156
- UMLS:C0027342 (ncithesaurus:Nail)
- SCTID:72651009
- MIAA:0000158
- EMAPA:35580
- FMA:54326
- VHOG:0001361
- EFO:0000956
- EV:0100159
- MAT:0000158
- BTO:0001719
- MA:0002703
uberon_slim, efo_slim, pheno_slim
The nails of humans and the claws are moth are highly similar. Both species have a proximal nail fold, cuticle, nail matrix, nail bed, nail plate, and hyponychium. Distinguishing features are the shape of the nail and the presence of an extended hyponychium in the mouse [PMC3579226]
Use this class for both the nails of primates and the homologous claws of mammals such as mouse.
Term relations
- distal limb integumentary appendage
- composed primarily of some keratin filament
- has part some keratin filament