empodium [FBbt_00004659]

A spine-like process that lies in a medial position on the base of the foot (pretarsus) between the two claws (unguis).

empodium

ID: FBbt_00004659

Adult Anatomy

A spine-like process that lies in a medial position on the base of the foot (pretarsus) between the two claws (unguis).

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## Classification

integumentary process

Relationships

is part of: pretarsus

Subclasses of empodium (3 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	mesothoracic empodium	Adult, Anatomy
	metathoracic empodium	Adult, Anatomy
	prothoracic empodium	Adult, Anatomy

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