NAIL ANATOMY

Question 1

protect the distal end of the digit / toe

Answer 1

Nail Plate

Question 2

produce nail (plate), primary production of nail plate

Answer 2

Matrix

Question 3

• the skin fold at the proximal edge of the nail plate

- overlies the matrix

Answer 3

Eponychium / Proximal Nail Fold

Question 4

prevent infection by sealing the area adjacent to the nail plate

Answer 4

Cuticle

Question 5

anchor the nail plate and allow its distal growth

Answer 5

Nail Bed

Question 6

produce nail

Answer 6

Lunula

Question 7

protect the distal tuft of the toe from blunt trauma (being smashed)

Answer 7

Free Edge of the Nail Plate

Question 8

prevent infection by sealing this area adjacent to the nail plate

Answer 8

Hyponychium

Question 9

• the shallow transverse groove between the hyponychium and the skin of the distal tuft of the toe, may be thickened with nail fungus (onychomycosis)

Answer 9

Distal Nail Groove

Question 10

• the convex skin fold at the sides of the nail platE

- after a successful permanent nail procedure the lateral nail folds will abut the remaining nail plate

Answer 10

Lateral Nail Folds /Ungualabia /(Margo Lateralis)

Question 11

• the concave junction of the lateral nail fold with the nail bed
• under the side edges of the nail plate

Answer 11

Lateral Nail Grooves