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    are nails organs?

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      For the nail on a bird's beak, see Beak#Nail.

      "Toenail" redirects here. For the construction technique, see Toenailing.



      Nail

      Blausen 0406 FingerNailAnatomy.png


      Gorilla-hand.jpg
      A gorilla's fingernails



      Details
      Latin
      unguis

      Identifiers
      Code
      TH H3.12.00.3.02001

      TA
      A16.0.01.001

      FMA
      54326


      Anatomical terminology



      A nail is a horn-like envelope covering the tips of the fingers and toes in humans, most non-human primates, and a few other mammals. Nails are similar to claws in other animals. Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protective protein called keratin. This protein is also found in the hooves and horns of different animals. The mammalian nail, claw, and hoof are all examples of unguis [plural ungues].


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      10 years ago. Rating: 3
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        The nails are part of the skin. And the skin is the largest organ in/on your body . The nails are an outgrowth of your skin and contain some of the same  elements.

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