Horns

Either of the pair of hard processes, including ANTLERS, that consist of a BONE core surrounded by a middle KERATIN layer which is in turn covered by EPIDERMIS. They grow from the upper portion of the head of many RUMINANTS.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): A13.507

MeSH Unique ID: D006733

Entry Terms:

• Horn

Previous Indexing:

• specific animal (1966-1967)

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Anatomy Category
Animal Structures
Horns
Antlers