The eponychium of a "pinky", or little finger.

The eponychium or cuticle in human anatomy refers to the thickened layer of skin surrounding fingernails and toenails. The function is to protect the area between the nail and epidermis from exposure to harmful bacteria. Beneath the cuticle is a thin layer of pterygium. Image File history File links Cuticle. ... Image File history File links Cuticle. ... This article is about modern humans. ... Anatomical drawing of the human muscles from the Encyclopédie. ... Diagram of the layers of human skin In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. ... Nails: left hand, 24 year-old human male Anatomy In anatomy, a nail is a horn-like piece at the end of an animal finger or toe. ... Epidermis could refer to: In plants, the outermost layer of cells covering the leaves and young parts of a plant is the epidermis. ... A pterygium, meaning wing, is a benign growth of the conjunctiva. ...

You should never cut your cuticles. Gently push back with an orange stick after softened with soaking and/or a cuticle cream.