Glossary
Epidermis
The superficial (outermost) layer of the integument (skin). It overlays the dermis.
The superficial (outer) layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum) may be keratinized. Compare the relatively soft epidermis of limb pads to the relatively hard, cornified epidermis of claws.
The superficial (outer) layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum) may be keratinized. Compare the relatively soft epidermis of limb pads to the relatively hard, cornified epidermis of claws.
Pads
Cushion-like part of animal foot.
The tough, superficial cutis (outer layer of skin) of the pad is keratinized and hairless.
Under the cutis is the thick subcutis.
The fatty (adipose) tissue of the subcutis provides a cushion to absorb shock during locomotion.
The tough, superficial cutis (outer layer of skin) of the pad is keratinized and hairless.
Under the cutis is the thick subcutis.
The fatty (adipose) tissue of the subcutis provides a cushion to absorb shock during locomotion.
Claw
The pointed, slender and curved structure on the end of a digit (usually a toe).
Made from a hard protein, keratin.
Made from a hard protein, keratin.
Hoof
The tough sheath that covers the tip of a digit of an ungulate.
Made from a hard, horny protein keratin.
Made from a hard, horny protein keratin.
Keratin
A protein that is deposited to form hard, tough and water-resistant epidermal (skin) tissues.
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