HEALTHY NAILS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO HUMANS INTERNAL ORGANS.
N ail , in the anatomy of humans and other primates, horny plate that grows on the back of each finger and toe at its outer end. It corresponds to the claw , hoof , or talon of other vertebrates. Our nails are the hard, protective covering over the soft tips of the fingers and toes. Fingernails and toenails are a type of skin appendage, meaning they are made with skin cells. The nails act like a tool to help us scratch and improve our sense of touch. There are three main parts that make up our nail anatomy: the nail plate, the underlying nail bed, and the skin around the nail. In some cases, health conditions can affect the structure and health of our nails, increasing our risk of infection and abnormal nails. Anatomy of the Nails The nails are slightly curved and about 1 millimeter thick—not even thickness of a credit card. The length and width of our nails will depend on the size of our fingers or toes and how long you let your nails grow. Nails constantly grow, but aging and