- the part of the nail where the nail plate rests on, also a continuation of the matrix. It is abundantly supplied with blood vessels and nerves, having numerous parallel ridges which

the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped. It is an extension of the nail plate that overlaps the hyponychium

- is visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the free edge. This is made up from dead cells and minimum amount of moisture. The nail is semi-transparent – allowing the color of blood supply of the dermis to show.

the folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail. They hold your nail in place and protect the nail plate edges.

the overlapping epidermis around the nail. It is the transparent skin, which is called the 'true cuticle', that is removed during the manicuring process

This is situated directly below the cuticle.

Bite your fingernails because it can cause minor cut that may cause any infection.

Always trim your nails with a clean and sanitized tool.

The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is known as the __________.

The area where the nail plate cells are formed is known as the __________.

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

What is this nail disorder?

What is this nail disease?

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is known as _____.

Leukonychia spots result from _____.

The surface of a healthy natural nail should be _____.