loading...| Preferred Name |
nail |
| Synonyms |
talon claw nail/claw |
| Definitions |
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] A horn-like keratin structure covering the dorsal aspect of the terminal phalanges of fingers and toes[WP]. |
| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001705 |
| comment |
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] |
| contributor | |
| curator notes |
Use this class for both the nails of primates and the homologous claws of mammals such as mouse. |
| database_cross_reference |
BTO:0001719 EMAPA:35580 galen:Nail MIAA:0000158 GAID:1320 XAO:0003103 FMA:54326 MESH:D009262 CALOHA:TS-2034 MAT:0000158 NCIT:C33156 OpenCyc:Mx4rvVjJv5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA VHOG:0001361 UMLS:C0027342 EV:0100159 MA:0002703 EFO:0000956 http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/72651009 |
| definition |
A horn-like keratin structure covering the dorsal aspect of the terminal phalanges of fingers and toes[WP]. |
| has_exact_synonym |
nail/claw |
| has_narrow_synonym |
claw |
| has_obo_namespace |
uberon |
| has_related_synonym |
talon |
| id |
UBERON:0001705 |
| in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/uberon/core#uberon_slim |
| label |
nail |
| notation |
UBERON:0001705 |
| prefLabel |
nail |
| taxon_notes |
A primate's nail consists of the unguis alone; the subunguis has disappeared |
| subClassOf |