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However, the phrase \u2018hanging on by your fingernails\u2019 belies a vital aspect of nail microanatomy that has been overlooked, namely that the nail is functionally integrated with the musculoskeletal system. The current article reviews how the nail is functionally linked to the distal phalanx and several distal interphalangeal joint structures, including extensor tendon fibres and the collateral ligaments. New histological images exploring this link are provided. The extensor tendon in particular continues from its bony insertion to envelop the nail root, and the collateral ligaments form an integrated network on the sides of the joint, helping to anchor the nail margins. 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