The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as:
Onyxology
often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the
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Eponychium
infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated may cause loss of nail:
Onychia
Onychophagy:
The technical term for bitten nails, may increase blood flow in the nail bed.
Onychia refers to a condition where:
Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in:
Onychocryptosis/ ingrown toe nails
The nail is composed of a substance known as:
Keratin
The area from the nail root to the free edge , contains no blood vessels/ nerves:
Nail plate/ Nail body
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:
Nail bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as/ tissue beneath the free edge:
Hyponychium
Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated:
Nail Matrix
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as:
White spots/ streaks under the nails
The latin/ Medical term for nails:
Onyx
If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?
3-6 months
If a toe nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?
3-6 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use:
Alcohol
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again?
Matrix
The adhesive coat for the nail polish is:
Base coat
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use:
Antiseptic
Always file natural nails:
corner to center
The technical term for a hang nail is:
Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause:
Mold and infection
A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as:
lunula
The largest bone in the arm is known as:
humerous
The correct order of application in polishing a clients nails would be:
Base coat, enamel, Top coat
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb:
Radius
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger:
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