What Does Eponychium Mean?
Posted on February 4, 2008
Filed Under Bizarre News, Medicine |
What does Eponychium mean? It is also known as the cuticle. The cuticle is the part of the finger that is the thick layer of skin surrounding the toe or fingernaisl.
Eponychium is there to help protect against damage or bacteria to the area of the nail. Many people have not heard the word Eponychium and we are mostly used to the familiar turn cuticle.
Besides the Eponychium there is also the Pterygium that is located beneath the cuticle. You can find out more about these parts of the anatomy at Wikipedia and other informational sites. Check back for more rare terms and breaking news.
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