Anatomy

Hoof and Claw

Highly keratinized processes that are sharp and curved, or flat with pointed margins. They are found especially at the end of the limbs in certain animals.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Highly keratinized processes that are sharp and curved, or flat with pointed margins. They are found especially at the end of the limbs in certain animals.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Claw and Hoof
  • Claws and Hooves
  • Hooves and Claws
  • Claw
  • Hoof
  • Hooves
  • Claws
  • Hoofs

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

for cat & dog claws (nails): not for chicken claws (whole foot); diseases: coordinate IM with FOOT DISEASES / vet (IM)

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History Note

68

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Previous Indexing

  • Foot (1966-1967)
  • specific animal

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Tree Number

  1. A13.491

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hoof and Claw. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006724. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006724
  2. Hoof and Claw. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70074579