vocab
The pocket like structure that holds the root and matrix
Mantle
The half moon shaped at the base of the nail, which is the visible part of the matrix and appears lighter
Lunula
The living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the
Perionychium
Six signs of infection
Pain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing, pus
Hold monomer and polymer separately
Dappen dish
The active tissue that generates cells which harden has a move outward to form the nail
Nail matrix
The live tissue at the base of the nail
Eponychium
The part of the nail that extends beyond the finger or toe and protects the tip of the finger and toes
Free edge
Five basic nail shapes
Point, round, square, oval, squoval
Shorten files and shapes of artificial nails
Nail file
Attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle
Nail Root
The overlapping dead tissue that is loose in pliable around the nail
cuticle
The living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail
Hypinychium
Mixes with the powder to form an acrylic nail
Monomer
Smooth nails shine surface of nail
Buffer
The area of the nail, where the nail body rest. Nerves and blood vessels found here supply nourishment.
Nail bed
The tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows
Nail grooves
It takes ___ months on average for a new fingernail to grow
4-6
Mixes with the monomer to form an acrylic nail
Polymer
shaping any nail and refining surface of enhancements
Medium 130–240
The visible nail area from the nail root to the free edge
Nail plate
The folds of skin on either side of the nail grooves
Sidewalls
It takes ____ month on average for a new toenail to grow
12-18
Ensures adhesive of acrylic product to nail
Acrylic primer
Shaping and refining surface of any nail
Fine 250–900