Why do Nail Plates Snap off at the Free Edge Rather than Split?
Internal Structure of Nail Cells and the Arrangement of Keratin Fibrils There are many reinforcing bonds holding nails cells together. These form randomly in all directions, so it would be expected that the plate would be equally resistant to cracking in all directions. Clearly, that is not the case. The nail plate is highly prone …
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