Diseases & Disorders
The split cuticle located around the nail
agnail
The largest upper bone in the arm
humerus
The technical term for nails
onyx
This would be described as Extremely flamable, colorless, and evaperates quickly
Alcohol
These are spongy, respiratory ograns responsible for inhaling and exhaling
lungs
Abnormal brittleness of the nail plate
onychorrhexis
A group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb toward the fingers
opponens
These are the eight bones of the wrist
carpals
Short polymer chains consisting of just a few monomers that create a thick resin or ‘gel-like’ substance
oligomers
Dark purplish discoloration under the nail that is caused by trauma
bruised nail
The darkening of the nail that may be in a band or stripe
melanonychia
A type of muscle that spreads the fingers and toes apart
abductor
The sturdy, long bone extending from the hip to the knee
femur
A strong, high pH disinfectant
phenol
The acrylic powder, which is combined with the liquid, to form the sculpting product for acrylic nails
polymer
Noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail making it appear pitted or rough
nail psoriasis
This muscle moves the little toe
flexor digiti minimi
The large inner bone of the forearm, located on the pinky side
ulna
A type of adhesive applied on top of the nail fabric to create a hard nail surface
nail wrap resin
Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
nail folds
Bitten nails is also known as what?
onychophagy
Also known as the shin bone
tibia
The part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate
matrix
Curing, polymerization, and hardening are a chemical reaction that creates what?
polymers
Another name for the kneecap
patella