what are the parts of surrounding nails??
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what are the parts of surrounding nails??
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The nail functions by protecting the digits and contributing to tactile sensation. Understanding nail anatomy is not only essential for understanding physiology but also comprehending the pathophysiology behind many nail presentations. Clinically, many cutaneous and systemic diseases can manifest on the nails
A fingernail consists of several parts including
the nail plate (the visible part of the nail)
the nail bed (the skin beneath the nail plate)
the cuticle (the tissue that overlaps the plate and rims the base of the nail)
the nail folds (the skin folds that frame and support the nail on three sides)
the lunula (the whitish half-moon at the base of the nail) and the matrix (the hidden part of the nail unit under the cuticle).