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This 20-card flashcard set covers nail anatomy and structure for grades 6–8 science classes. It includes anatomical terms (mantle, nail bed, nail plate, hyponychium), structural parts (cuticle, free edge, sidewalls), and factual questions about nail growth and health. Use it for anatomy review, health class vocabulary practice, or body-systems unit support.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Anatomy
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated February 2025

Terms in This Set

  • Mantle
  • Nail Mantle
  • Nail Root
  • Nail Bed
  • Nail Plate
  • Lunula
  • Eponychium
  • Cuticle
  • Nail Grooves
  • Sidewalls
  • Perionychium
  • Free Edge
  • Hyponychium
  • Onyx
  • Around how long does it take for a new toenail to grow
  • What is one sign of an infection?
  • Is nail growth faster or slower in the summer?
  • What fingernail typically grows the fastest?
  • Is hard keratin found in the nail?
  • Do fingernails or toenails grow faster?

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