how does our finger nails grow ?

Question: how does our finger nails grow ?
- Keywords:
  fingernail,
  growth,
  physiology
Asked by Brie mode fearless to Theresia, Andy on 11 Nov 2014. This question was also asked by 282bdya43.
- Theresia Mina answered on 11 Nov 2014:
  
  hello there,
  
  My rough understanding is that the cells at the base of the nails deposit/ secrete the “nail” materials (we call it matrix) continuously to ensure constant protection of our fingers…

Question: how does our finger nails grow ?