Mammal, claw (LM, Low)

Structure List
Corium of claw
Epidermis of claw
Third phalanx
Subunguis (sole)
Digital pad (cuneus)

This slide displays a sagittal section of a dog claw. Observe the thick EPIDERMIS of the wall. Note how the corium (dermis) is closely applied to the third phalanx. The corium contains numerous blood vessels.