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Below your nail there is a nail matrix. Below the nail matrix there are blood vessels. Where your lunula is, the nail matrix is thicker. This means that you cannot see the blood as well, causing that part of your nail to look pale.
The Lunula is often referred to as "moons". The lunula is in fact the front end of the matrix. The whitish half moons are keratin cells that have not yet been completely flattened and still have some of their content. Not everyone has visible lunula's The lunula is normally more prominent on the thumbs. The shape of the lunula determines the shape of the free edge/distal edge.
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What other sorts of stress cause p lunula cells to emit light?
Aside from mechanical stress, other types of stress that can cause piezoluminescence in p lunula cells include electrical stress, thermal stress, and chemical stress. These stressors can trigger the release of energy, resulting in light emission from the crystals in the p lunula cells.
Where is the lunula in your body?
The lunula, or lunulae (pl.) (little moon in Latin), is the crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail. The lunula is the visible part of the root of the nail.
Where in the human body is the LUNULA located?
The lunula is the white, crescent-shaped area located at the base of the fingernail. It is most visible on the thumbnail but can also be seen on other fingers.
What type of cell form the lunula?
The lunula is formed by a type of specialized cells called the matrix cells, located at the base of the nail underneath the cuticle. These cells are responsible for producing new nail cells that push older cells forward, giving rise to the visible white, crescent-shaped lunula.
What is half moon shaped white region at nail root?
The half-moon shaped white region at the nail root is known as the lunula. It is a visible part of the nail matrix and is located at the base of the nail. The lunula may vary in size and prominence from person to person.
