Nails grow by mitosis of cells in the stratum germinativum beneath the lunula (it looks like part of the noon) on the nail bed; average growth is about 0.5 mm per week, or slightly over 1 inch per year.
The only living part of the nail is the Matrix which is situated just below the cuticle.
Mitosis in the nail refers to the process by which cells in the nail matrix divide to produce new nail cells. This cell division helps in the growth and regeneration of the nails, allowing them to constantly renew and repair themselves.
Nails grow because of the cells in the nail matrix dividing and pushing older cells forward. Factors like age, genetics, diet, and overall health can affect nail growth.
The dividing cartilage cells are located in the zone of proliferation within the epiphyseal plate. This zone is where chondrocytes actively divide and contribute to bone growth.
Fingernails grow because of the cells in the nail matrix dividing and pushing older cells forward. Factors like age, genetics, diet, and overall health can affect the rate of nail growth.
Nails grow from an area of rapidly dividing cells known as the nail root. The nail root is located at the tips of fingers and toes. During cell division, the cells of the nail root fill with keratin and produce a tough, platelike nail that covers and protects the tips of fingers and toes.
The root of the nail is located beneath the skin at the base of the nail, where keratinized cells grow and push out to form the visible nail plate. This area is known as the nail matrix, which is responsible for producing new nail cells.
The nail matrix, located at the base of the nail, is the most active growing region. It is responsible for producing new nail cells, which then push older cells forward, causing the nail to grow.
The only living part of the nail is the Matrix which is situated just below the cuticle.
Mitosis in the nail refers to the process by which cells in the nail matrix divide to produce new nail cells. This cell division helps in the growth and regeneration of the nails, allowing them to constantly renew and repair themselves.
Farthest from the shaft.
The dividing cartilage cells are located in the zone of proliferation within the epiphyseal plate. This zone is where chondrocytes actively divide and contribute to bone growth.
Nails grow because of the cells in the nail matrix dividing and pushing older cells forward. Factors like age, genetics, diet, and overall health can affect nail growth.
Fingernails grow because of the cells in the nail matrix dividing and pushing older cells forward. Factors like age, genetics, diet, and overall health can affect the rate of nail growth.
Nails grow because of the cells in the nail matrix dividing and pushing older cells forward. Factors like genetics, age, diet, and overall health can affect nail growth.
Farthest from the shaft.
Inside the nucleus. In dividing cells they migrate to the poles.