The ________ is the White,crescent-Moon-Shaped Region of the Nail Plate

Question

The ________ is the white,crescent-moon-shaped region of the nail plate.
A) nail bed
B) phalanx
C) lunula
D) cuticle

Accepted Answer

The white, crescent-moon-shaped region of the nail plate is known as the lunula, which is located nearest to the nail root. The nail bed is the tissue underneath the nail plate, while phalanx refers to the bones of the fingers or toes. The cuticle, on the other hand, is the layer of skin that overlaps the base of the nail plate.