What are the different parts of a fingernail?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

# Nail plate - the visible part of the nail (what we call a fingernail or toenail) # Nail bed - tissue directly under the nail plate # Cuticle - tissue that overlaps the nail plate at the base of the nail # Nail fold - skin covering the edge of the nail plate on all sides except the tip # Nail matrix (or root) - the part of the nail hidden under the cuticle # Lunula - whitish half-moon at the base of the nail

Answer 3

Each nail has a root, a body, and a free end called the edge.

Answer 4

Three parts of the nail