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The '''nail matrix''' is the formative layer of [[Cell (biology)|cells]] at the base of the [[Nail (anatomy)|fingernail]] or toenail. This tissue consists of rapidly dividing skin cells that soon fill with the protein [[keratin]]. The matrix of finger nails consists of the most rapidly dividing skin cells in the body, which grow four times faster than toenails at a rate of about 3 mm a month. |
The '''nail matrix''' is the formative layer of [[Cell (biology)|cells]] at the base of the [[Nail (anatomy)|fingernail]] or toenail. This tissue consists of rapidly dividing skin cells that soon fill with the protein [[keratin]]. The matrix of finger nails consists of the most rapidly dividing skin cells in the body, which grow four times faster than toenails at a rate of about 3 mm a month. |
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[[File:Human nail anatomy.jpg|thumb|left|A. Nail plate; B. lunula; C. root; D. sinus; E. matrix; F. nail bed; G. hyponychium; H. free margin.]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 20:32, 9 April 2015
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| Identifiers | |
| Latin | matrix unguis |
| TA98 | A16.0.01.002 |
| TA2 | 7077 |
| FMA | 77856 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The nail matrix is the formative layer of cells at the base of the fingernail or toenail. This tissue consists of rapidly dividing skin cells that soon fill with the protein keratin. The matrix of finger nails consists of the most rapidly dividing skin cells in the body, which grow four times faster than toenails at a rate of about 3 mm a month.
See also
- Runner's toe, repetitive injury seen in runners
External links
- http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/nail+bed
- http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/matrix
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