Nail matrix

Anatomical representation of the nail, longitudinal section

The nail matrix , also called the nail root, forms the cells that make up the fingernail or toenail . It is located above the nail moon and is protected by the cuticle on top.

The nail matrix is the actual growth zone. The nail matrix is created by an invagination of the epidermis . The dead skin cells do not peel off in the area of the nail matrix.

Individual evidence

↑ Adolf Faller, Michael Schünke: The human body. 15th edition. Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart 2008, p. 764 f.
↑ R. Bertolini et al .: Systematic Human Anatomy . Fischer, 1982, ISBN 3-437-00375-5 , pp. 586-587 .
↑ Ian J. Alexander: The foot. Examination and diagnostics . Springer, 1990, ISBN 3-540-53820-8 , pp. 19 ff (English: The foot . Translated by Arnd Herz).

[1] Adolf Faller, Michael Schünke: The human body. 15th edition. Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart 2008, p. 764 f.

[q1-2] R. Bertolini et al .: Systematic Human Anatomy . Fischer, 1982, ISBN 3-437-00375-5 , pp. 586-587 .

[3] Ian J. Alexander: The foot. Examination and diagnostics . Springer, 1990, ISBN 3-540-53820-8 , pp. 19 ff (English: The foot . Translated by Arnd Herz).