While trying to fix some loose boards on his deck, Bob hit his left thumbwith his hammer. The hammer struck his thumbnail distal to the lunulaand proximal to the hyponychium. After a short period, a dark areaappeared in the area of the nail bed. The injury was very painful until aphysician drilled a small hole through Bob’s nail, releasing bloody fluid.After nearly 2 months, the dark area moved to the free edge of the nail.Explain why a dark area developed in the nail. What caused Bob’s pain,and why did drilling a hole in his nail relieve it? Why did the dark areamove distally over time?

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