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What is the corner of the fingernail called?
the cuticleThe corner of the fingernail is called the free edge. The cuticle is a layer of non-living, almost invisible skin that "rides on" the surface of the nail at the base of the nail plate.
What is the area where keratin and other cells mix with air under the nail is called?
Nail plate
What does the nail plate contain?
The nail plate is composed of keratin.
Where are nail cells formed?
They are composed of a protein called keratin.
What is part of the nail that covers the tender part of your finger?
the nail plate
What is the corner of the fingernail called?
the cuticleThe corner of the fingernail is called the free edge. The cuticle is a layer of non-living, almost invisible skin that "rides on" the surface of the nail at the base of the nail plate.
Why are nail technicians not allowed to cut the skin around the base of the nail plate?
The skin around the base of the nail plate is called the cuticle. When the cuticle is removed, bacteria and other infection can get to your nail without the nail being protected by the cuticle.
What is the nail plate produced by?
The nail plate is produced by living skin cells ( specialized epithelial cells)
What are the different parts of a fingernail?
Nail Plate: The hard surface of the nail that you can see. Nail Bed: All of the soft tissue beneath the nail. Lanula: The half moon at the base of the nail. While some are hidden, they are usually visible on the thumb. Did you know that it is thought that the lanula is actually a reflection of light. Matrix: This area is located beneath the cuticle. This is where all the growth of the nail takes place. The area contains nerves and blood vessels to nourish the new nail. Cuticle: The skin that overlaps the nail plate is called the cuticle. Allowing the skin to dry out is the reason for the development of hangnails. Nail Folds: The skin that surrounds and supports the nail on three sides, holding it in place. Nail fungus infections often occur in this area.
What is the area where keratin and other cells mix with air under the nail is called?
Nail plate
What does the nail plate contain?
The nail plate is composed of keratin.
What is the light colored half moon area at the base of the nail called?
That whitish crescent shaped area at the base of a finger nail is called the lunula.
Where are nail cells formed?
They are composed of a protein called keratin.
What is the middle part of the nail?
The middle part of the nail is called the nail plate or nail body. It is the hard, flat portion of the nail that extends from the base to the free edge.
What is the light colored half moon area on the base of the nail?
It's called the lunula (the whitish half-moon at the base of the nail).
What is the composition of fingernails?
The composition of fingernails is a tough protein called keratin. Toenails are also made of keratin. The structure of a nail is the nail plate, the nail matrix and the nail bed.
What is the scientific name for human nails?
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protein called keratin, as are animals' hooves and horns. Along with hair and teeth they are an appendage of the skin. The parts of the nail are: * Matrix This is the only living part of the nail. It is situated behind and underneath the Nail Fold and produces protein keratin which makes up the Nail Plate. If the matrix is ever damaged in any way, it would affect the Nail Plate growth. * Eponychium This is the dead skin that forms around the cuticle area. This can be lifted and trimmed during a professional manicure treatment. Tends to be more prominent on males. * Paronychium This is the 'live' skin that folds around the cuticle area giving protection to the Matrix. * Hyponychium, Is the area of attachment between the Nail Plate and Nail Bed that lies underneath the free edge. Anatomical terms of location Proximal and distal, end of the nail. * Nail plate Is the hard and translucent portion which is composed of layers of protein keratin. * Nail bed The Nail Bed is responsible for the 'pinkish' colour of the Nail Plate. It also determines what shape the nail will grow. * Lunula Tends to only be visible in larger nails. Is the whitish crescent shape around the base of the nail plate, is the shadow of the Matrix. * Nail fold A fold of hard skin overlapping the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail * Free edge The part of the nail that extends past the finger, beyond the nail plate. There should always be a free edge present to prevent infections. Ideally a free edge should be half of the 'pink' nail in length.[citation needed] * Nail Groove Acts as 'runners on drawers' and guides the direction of nail growth. They are situated down the sides of the Nail Fold.Taken from Wikipedia.com...the answer to all things.
