title: Anatomy and physiology of the perionychium.
abstract: The nail is a unique structure in the human. Its anatomy and physiology are not well understood by many physicians caring for nail problems. The perionychial anatomy is described along with the physiology pertinent to care of the nail and its surroundings.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9653, USA. ezook@siu.med.edu
authors.forename: Elvin G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Zook
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009262:Nails / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*