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Chapter 9 Vocab.

Nail structure & growth

TermDefinition
Bed epithelium Thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate to the nail bed
Cuticle Dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate
Eponychium Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area
Free edge Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger/toe
Hyponychium Slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate
Ligament Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
Lunula Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin (whitish, half-moon shape)
Matrix Area where the nail plate cells are formed
Nail bed Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
Nail folds Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
Nail groove Furrow on each side of the wall
Nail malformation When the nail is abnormal in shape or form
Nail plate Hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the natural nail bed and is the most visible and functional part of the natural nail unit
Nail unit Composed of several major parts of the fingernail including the nail plate, nail bed, matrix cuticle, eponychium, hyponechium, specialized ligaments, and nail fold
Natural nail (Onyx) hard protective plate that is composed manly of keratin
Perionychium Tissue bordering the root and sides of a fingernail or toenail
Sidewall (Lateral nail fold) fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
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