L2 Structure of the nail

Question 1

Nail growth begins here

Answer 1

Matrix

Question 2

Cell division is also known as

Answer 2

Mitosis

Question 3

New cells are pushed over what

Answer 3

Nail bed

Question 4

Nail cells are guided straight up by

Answer 4

Nail grooves

Question 5

The hardening process is called

Answer 5

Keratinisation

Question 6

The extention of the nail plate over the edge of the finger is called

Answer 6

Free edge

Question 7

The seal underneath the free edge is called

Answer 7

Hyponychium

Question 8

The seal beneath the cuticle is called

Answer 8

Eponychium

Question 9

The half moon which is lighter in colour and contains unkeritinised cells

Answer 9

Lunula

Question 10

It is the layer of epidermis at the base of the nail, before the cuticle. It protects the matrix from physical damage

Answer 10

mantle

Question 11

This structure is formed from thickened stratum corneum (the horny layer) and is constantly being shed.

Answer 11

Cuticle

Question 12

The visible part of the nail and is made up of hundreds of layers

Answer 12

Nail Plate

Question 13

The living part of the nail structure and is an extension of the stratum germinativum sometimes referred to as the root of the nail. It lies underneath the nail fold or mantle

Answer 13

Matrix

Question 14

These are folds of skin that help to cushion the nail from external damage and keep the nail in place

Answer 14

Nail walls

Question 15

How long does it take fingernails to grow from the matrix to the free edge?

Answer 15

6-9 months

Question 16

How long does it take toenails to grow from the matrix to the free edge?

Answer 16

12-18 months