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| This is the only living part of the nail. It is situated behind and underneath the Nail Fold and produces protein keratin which makes up the Nail Plate. If the matrix is ever damaged in any way, it would affect the Nail Plate growth. |
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| This is the dead skin that forms around the cuticle area. This can be lifted and trimmed during a professional manicure treatment. Tends to be more prominent on males. |
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| this is the live skin that folds around th cuticle area giving protection to the matrix |
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| Is the area of attachment between the Nail Plate and Nail Bed that lies underneath the free edge. Anatomical terms of location Proximal and distal, end of the nail. |
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| Is the hard and translucent which is composed of layered protein keratin. |
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| The pinkish color of the nail plate. also determines the shape |
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| Tends to only be visable in larger nails It is the whitish crescent shape arou nd the base of the nail plate. Is the shadow of the matrix. |
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| A fold of hard skin overlapping the base and sides of the fingernail and toenail. |
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| The part of the nail the extends past the finger, beyond the nail plate. Should always be present to prevent infection. |
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| Acts as runners on drawers and guides the direction of nail growth. Tehy are situated down the sides of the nail fold. |
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