RT Book, Section A1 Bershow, Andrea A2 Soutor, Carol A2 Hordinsky, Maria K. SR Print(0) ID 1190939581 T1 Nail Diseases T2 Clinical Dermatology: Diagnosis and Management of Common Disorders, 2e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264257379 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190939581 RD 2024/10/04 AB The nails have several important functions. The nail plate acts as a protective shield for the fingertips; it assists in grasping and manipulating small objects. Nails are also used for scratching, grooming, and cosmetic adornment.