Hair follicle matrix region

Definition

The bulb region adjacent to the dermal papilla that contains rapidly proliferating matrix cells that give rise to the various cell lineages of the hair shaft and inner root sheath.

Also known as germinal matrix of hair bulb, lower part of bulb of hair follicle, lower zone of bulb of hair follicle — per UBERON

The Hair follicle matrix region is a part of the Integumentary.