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What part of the nail has living cells?
The nail bed
Explain the difference between the nail plate and the nail bed?
The nail part refers to the the visible part of nails on fingers and toes while the nail bed refers to the skin beneath the nail plate.
Which part of the nail adheres to the nail bed?
free edge
What is another term for cuticle?
Eponychium is another term for cuticle. This area of the nail is the part of the skin that overlies the proximal fingernail or toenail.
What part of the nail contains nerve and blood supply?
the nail bed
Is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the nail bed?
free edge
What part does the nail body cover?
The nail body, also known as the nail plate, covers and protects the nail bed, which is the layer of skin beneath the nail. The nail body is made up of layers of a protein called keratin and plays a role in protecting the tips of the fingers and toes.
What is a nail bed?
The nail bed is part of the nail matrix called the sterile matrix. It extends from the edge of the germinal matrix, or lunula, to the hyponychium. The nail bed contains the blood vessels, nerves, and melanocytes, or melanin-producing cells. As the nail is produced by the root, it streams down along the nail bed, which adds material to the undersurface of the nail making it thicker. It is important for normal nail growth that the nail bed be smooth. If it is not, the nail may split or develop grooves that can be cosmetically unappealing.
Is the nail bed epidermis or dermis?
The nail bed is primarily composed of specialized epidermis. It lies beneath the nail plate and contains living cells that contribute to nail growth. The nail bed is rich in blood vessels and nerve endings, which provide nutrients and sensation but is technically part of the epidermal layer.
What is hyponychium?
the epithelium of the nail , especially its posterior part in the region of the nail bed. this definition came out of a health dictionary!!
What is the Name of the distal edge of the nail?
The distal edge of the nail is called the "free edge." It is the part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip and is not attached to the nail bed. The free edge is typically the part that is trimmed during nail care.
What part of the fingernail contains the blood supply and nerve?
The part of the fingernail that contains the blood supply and nerve is the nail bed. The nail bed is the skin beneath the nail plate, where blood vessels and nerves are located, providing nutrients and sensation to the nail. The matrix, located at the base of the nail, is also crucial as it produces new nail cells and is closely associated with the blood supply.
