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Also known as onyx. Hard, protective plate composed mainly of keratin |
Natural nail |
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Protect tips of fingers and toes and can reflect general health of body |
Nail plates |
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Covers the nail bed. Most visible and functionable part of nail init |
Nail plate |
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Portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward free edge |
Nail bed |
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Nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to nail plate by thin layer of tissue called |
Bed epithelium |
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Where nail plate cells are formed. Contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish cells |
Matrix |
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Visible part of matrix the extends from underneath the living skin |
Lunula |
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Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the finger tip and free edge of natural nail playe |
Hyponychium |
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Connects bones and holds organs in place |
Ligament |
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Folds of skin around nail plate |
Nail folds |
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Folds from these which are slits or furrows on sidewall |
Nail grooves |
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Attach the nail bed and matrix to underlying bone |
Specialized ligaments |
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Average rate if nail growth for normal adult |
1/10 in (2.5 mm) per month |
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Toenails are replaced in |
Mine months to a year |
