Structure of the Nail/Nail growth

What is the skin covering the matrix and the base of the nail plate called?

• Free Edge

• Hyponichium

• Mantle

• Nail Groove

What is made by Keratinisation?

• Nail Plate

• Nail Bed

• Free Edge

• Cuticle

what is the part of the finger under the nail plate called?

What is the main job of the nail groove?

• To hold the nail plate in place and makes sure it grows parallel.

• So the nail looks nice.

• To protect the nail bed.

The ___________​ is a strong seal at the end of the finger and under the free edge.

What is the cell division in the matrix called?

How many months approximately does it take a fingernail to fully grow from the cuticle to the free edge?

• 12 months

• 6 weeks

• 6 months

• 12 weeks

During nail growth, the new cells are pushed forward over the nail bed and are guided by the what?

What is Mitosis?

• Cell division

• A prevention from infection

What protects the matrix and prevents infection?