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The width and thickness of the nail is determined by the size, length, and thickness of the matrix, while the shape of the fingertip itself determines if the nail plate is either flat, arched or hooked.

(Matrix- is where the nail forms and is responsible for the production of the cells that become the nail.)

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Q: What determines the nail shape and thickness?
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