Which structure forms the seal of skin under the free edge of the nail?
a.Hyponychium
b.Cuticle
c.Lunula
d.Eponychium
Explanation
The hyponychium is the skin seal beneath the free edge that helps prevent microorganisms from entering the nail bed.
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