
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 27CP
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The term used to describe the thickened stratum corneum underlying the free edge of a nail.
Concept introduction:
The exposed surface of the skin is called as the stratum corneum. There are many layers of the stratum corneum forming the skin layer. The number of the layers vary from 15-30. The term used to define the region below the thickened stratum corneum underneath the free edge of a nail is called as “hyponychium”.
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