Nails
Description
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protein called keratin as are animals' hooves and horns. It is a horn-like structure located at the end of fingers and toes forming flat plates. Each nail is composed of a root and body. The root fastens the nail to the finger or the toe by fitting into a groove in the skin and is closely molded to the surface of the dermis. The only living part of a nail is situated inside or underneath the epidermis. Nails act as a counterforce when the end of the finger touches an object, thereby enhancing the sensitivity of the fingertip. Average growth is 1 milliliter per week. A fingernail or toenail takes about 6 months to grow from base to tip..
Function
Protect sensitive skin areas, useful for cutting and picking up things.
Color
Mostly clear
Shape
Like fish scales.
Direction
Above and below the waist
Location
Fingers & Toes.
Delimitation
Bordered by fingers, toes and space
Meditation on Nails