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To determine: The region where nail production occurs.
Introduction: Nails are the horn-like keratinous structures that protect the covering of the finger tips and toes in most of the primates. They evolved from claws, which are found in other animals. They play an essential role in limiting the distortion of the digits when subjected to physical or mechanical stress.
B.
To define: The term “hyponychium”.
Introduction: The outermost layer of the skin is known as the epidermis. This region includes accessory structures originating from the epidermis at the time of embryonic development. Nail is an important common epidermal derivative present in the skin.
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