nails
which part of the nail houses specialized stem cells that create the cuticle
what is the eponychium
the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail is known as the
what is the lateral nail folds
if the nail is lost through disease or infection, what may often happen to the regrown nail
what is growing back distorted
the disorder in which the nail grows in the lateral nail folds or nail bed, causing ingrown nails, is called
what is onychocryptosis
which of the following conditions refers to living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate and disrupt the normal nail growth
what is pterygium
the thin, pliable, colorless layer of non-living tissue that attaches to the nail plate is known as the
the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the end of the finger is called the
what is the free edge
any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called
an abnormal outgrowth or thickening of the nail plate is called
what is onychauxis
a green or yellow discoloration that commonly occurs on the surface of the nail or between the nail plate and nail bed can indicate a
what is a bacterial infection
what is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail
what is lunula
the living tissue under the free edge that prevents bacteria from entering the nail bed is known as
what is the hyponychium
a healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and
what is without hollows or wavy ridges
white spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called
what is leukonychia
which of the following functions describes a preparation product
what is removing moisture, oils, dust and debris
which nail structure consists of nerves and blood vessels that supply moisture and nourishment to the nail plate
what is the nail bed
the active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate in called the
what is the nail matrix
prior to a service Erika observes indicators that a client may have onychomysis. How should she proceed?
what is no service may be performed
another term for bitten nails is
what is onychophagy
guidelines for disinfecting a pedicure basin each day include
what is draining water, scrub areas behind removable components, use recommended amount of approved Epa-registered disinfectants
which of the following nail structures is made of layers of hard keratinized nail cells
what is the nail plate
under normal circumstances, the growth of a new fingernail take approximately
what is 4-6 months
onychia is an inflammation of the
what is the nail fold
improper filing, injury to the matrix or contact with harsh solvents could be causes of
what is onychorrhexis
after applying the primer during a liquid and powder nail service
what is avoiding touching the nail