Activity 2
Directions: Write True if the statement is true about the structure of nail and False
is not
at the tip of the finger.
1. Nail Bed is the main part or plate of nail that is attached to the skin
undemeath the skin at the base of the nail
2. Nail root is where the nail growth begins. It is embedded
3. Free edge is the end of the niall that extends beyond the fingertip.
4. Nail Plate is the portion of skin beneath the nail body that the nail
plates rest upon. It is supplied with blood vessels that provide the nourishment
necessary for nail growth. The nail bed also contains nerves.
5. Adult fingemalls grow at an average rate of 1/4 inch a month.​