Finger (H&E) [#10]- Examine the tip of this section through a finger. The nail plate should be apparent as an eosinophilic structure which shows laminations. The nail plate lies on a continuation of the epidermis known as the nail bed. In the root section, the nail bed merges with the nail matrix which is responsible for the growth of the nail plate. Locate both the eponychium and hyponychium.

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	Slide Text Finger (H&E) [#10]- Examine the tip of this section through a finger. The nail plate should be apparent as an eosinophilic structure which shows laminations. The nail plate lies on a continuation of the epidermis known as the nail bed. In the root section, the nail bed merges with the nail matrix which is responsible for the growth of the nail plate. Locate both the eponychium and hyponychium.