Nail Production Occurs at the Nail

Question

Nail production occurs at the nail
A) body.
B) bed.
C) root.
D) cuticle.
E) hyponychium.

Accepted Answer

Nail production occurs at the nail root, which is the proximal end of the nail that lies beneath the skin. The nail bed, cuticle, and hyponychium are all structures that are located above the nail root and do not contribute to nail growth.