I mean the skin around the edge of the nail - the bit that one chews (not the cutical). Thanks
2007-01-21 02:17:34 · 10 answers · asked by Em 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
People used to say I cut my nail to the "quick", meaning the sensitive part under the skin. Is that what you were thinking of?
2007-01-21 02:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nail Plate: The hard surface of the nail that you can see.
Nail Bed: All of the soft tissue beneath the nail.
Lanula: The half moon at the base of the nail. While some are hidden, they are usually visible on the thumb. Did you know that it is thought that the lanula is actually a reflection of light.
Matrix: This area is located beneath the cuticle. This is where all the growth of the nail takes place. The area contains nerves and blood vessels to nourish the new nail.
Cuticle: The skin that overlaps the nail plate is called the cuticle. Allowing the skin to dry out is the reason for the development of hangnails.
Nail Folds: The skin that surrounds and supports the nail on three sides, holding it in place. Nail fungus infections often occur in this area.
also the eponichium and the hyponichium.. heres a picture diagram to show you
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/srowe1/Nail%20Structure%20Main.htm
2007-01-21 02:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by GoddessOfTheUnknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tip of yor nail is called the free edge i know this as im a beauty therapist
2007-01-24 11:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by tosh the 5th 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just plain skin...?
2007-01-21 02:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by 0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its just skin
2007-01-21 02:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by YabbaJabba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dave
2007-01-21 02:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
world poverty, wars, cats living with dogs....and you ask this?
2007-01-21 02:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Humpy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZzZzZz....
2007-01-21 02:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tips! ..hehe
2007-01-21 02:20:32 · answer #9 · answered by Xa!ny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS CALLED THE SKIN AROUND THE NAIL! DUH!
2007-01-21 02:22:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋