Nail plate

Nail plate
Nail plate
Fingernail label.jpg
Basic nail anatomy
Latin lamina unguis
Code TH H3.12.00.3.02002

The nail plate is the hard and translucent portion of the nail, composed of keratin.


See also

  • Runner's toe, repetitive injury seen in runners



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