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Cuticle[]
The opaque border of the skin surrounding the nail. They should be kept soft and and away from the nail.
Free Edge[]
The tip of the nail that extends past the finger.
Lunula[]
The half moon at the base of the nail and visible part of the matrix.
Matrix[]
The living part of the nail, where nail growth begins.
Nail Plate[]
The visible layer of nail.