the epithelium of the nail bed, particularly the posterior part
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            the hyponychium is that portion of the epidermis under the free edge of the nail.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            The area between the nail plate and the fingertip. It is the junction between the free edge of the nail and the skin of the fingertip, also providing a waterproof barrier.