The nail fold is located at the base of your nails, on both fingernails and toenails. It is essentially the thickened skin that folds over the nail matrix and the base of the nail.
Understanding the Nail Fold
The proximal nail fold is a key structure for nail health and growth. Let's explore its components and function:
- Location: At the base of the nail, where the skin meets the nail plate.
- Function: It protects the nail matrix, which is responsible for producing the hard nail. According to the reference, the nail matrix produces the hard nail.
- Structure: A wedge of thickened skin that folds over the nail matrix and base of the nail.
Detailed Description
Think of it as a protective shield for the area where your nail originates.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary Location | Base of both fingernails and toenails |
| Function | Protects the nail matrix |
| Description | A fold of thickened skin |
| Relationship to Matrix | Folds over the nail matrix, the area responsible for nail growth. |
