Nail Structure and growth- Intro

Front

The nonliving, colorless tissue attached to the nail plate is the ___________

Back

cuticle

Front

The visible part of the nail that extends beyond the finger or toe is called the _____

Back

Free edge

Front

The area of the nail where new cells are formed and nail growth occurs is called the _____

Back

matrix

Front

The white, half-moon-shaped area at the base of the nail is called the ___________

Back

lunula

Front

The natural nail is composed of a protein called

Back

keratin

Front

The ________ is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the nail plate.

Back

hyponychium

Front

A tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place is known as ________

Back

ligament

Front

Toe nails take _______ months to be fully replaced.

Back

9 to 12

Front

Your nail plate is composed of approximately _____ cell layers

Back

100

Front

If a nail has low water content, it will become ________

Back

rigid