Eli5: Why do we have nail beds? 636 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K December 9, 2020 0 Comments What is their purpose? Why can’t we just have our fingers like we do now just with no nails? In: Biology 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted December 9, 2020 0 Comments Nails come from what were once claws. Now they act as simple tools for picking at things and to reinforce the ends of our fingers. A stiff backing increases the strength that can be applied at the tips. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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