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Anatomy and physiology of the perionychium
Author(s) -
Zook Elvin G.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.10078
Subject(s) - medicine , anatomy , physiology , nail (fastener) , human anatomy , metallurgy , materials science
The nail is a unique structure in the human. Its anatomy and physiology are not well understood by many physicians caring for nail problems. The perionychial anatomy is described along with the physiology pertinent to care of the nail and its surroundings. Clin. Anat. 16:1–8, 2003. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.