Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780078024283
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 6.2, Problem 11WDYL

What is the difference between the eponychium and the hyponychium of a fingernail?

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
What is the difference between the eponychium and the hyponychium of a fingernail?
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?
Describe the structure of the nail bed.

Chapter 6 Solutions

Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach

Dissection Basics | Types and Tools; Author: BlueLink: University of Michigan Anatomy;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_B17pTmzto;License: Standard youtube license