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why must the hyponychium be treated gently
if the hyponychium is damaged, as as infection under the nail plate is possible
how would you compare fingernail and toenail growth
toenails are thicker than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer
Jessica notices that a few toes on her guest feet seem to have fungal infection Jessica suggests that the guest starts a regimen of regular foot soaks as well as using tea tree oil and that if she does this she doesn't need to see a podiatrist Jessica manager overhears this conversation and she is unhappy with Jessica's response why?
cosmetologists should not provide any medical advice
which nail disorder is associated with significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails caused by increased pigment cells
melanonychia
the following are considered special treatments as an add on service except
the ventilation system
which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20-30 degree angle from the nail plate
metal pusher
which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally not on natural nails
lower grit abrasives
a type of muscle that spreads the fingers and toes apart
adductor
the part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate
matrix
these are the 8 bones of the wrist
carpals
this muscle moves the little toe
flexor digiti minimi
abnormal brittleness of the nail plate
onychorrhexis
these are spongy respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling
lungs
whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury
leukonychia
a group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb towards the fingers
opponens
the split cuticle located around the nail
agnail
a type of adhesive applied on top of the nail fabric to create a hard nail surface
the acrylic powder which is combined with the liquid to form the sculpting product for acrylic nails
polymer
the largest upper bone in the arm
humerus
noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail making it appear pitted or rough
nail psoriasis
another name for kneecap
patella
bitten nails
onychophagy
also known as the shin bone
tibia
short polymer chains consisting of just a few monomers that create a thick resin or gel -like substance
oligomers
folds of the normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
nail folds