Which side of the claw is laminar corium more developed on?

• A. Axial
• B. Medial
• C. Abaxial
• D. Dorsal

Answer: (C)

Laminar corium is the tissue that forms the laminae attaching the hoof wall to the distal phalanx. In the claw, there are two laminar surfaces: toward the inside of the digit (axial) and toward the outside (abaxial). The abaxial side is more developed, providing a thicker, more robust laminar network to anchor the wall and distribute load as the animal walks. This greater development on the abaxial side explains why it’s the side with more laminar tissue. The axial side has relatively less laminar tissue, and the dorsal surface relates to the top of the claw rather than the laminar attachment.