negleputen
Negeleputen, or the nail bed, is the region of skin that lies beneath the nail plate on fingers and toes. It extends from the proximal nail fold toward the hyponychium at the distal edge, with its lateral borders defined by the surrounding nail folds. The nail plate rests on the nail bed, and the visible half-moon at the base of the nail (the lunula) is part of the nail bed beneath the proximal nail plate.
Anatomically, the nail bed consists of a thin, well-vascularized epidermis over a dermal layer. It is relatively
Functionally, the nail bed provides nourishment and support for the nail plate. Its rich blood supply contributes
Clinical relevance includes its susceptibility to injury, which can lead to nail deformities if the bed is