Portion of the skin that the nail plate rest upon as it grows out
Nail bed
metal tool that has a grooved edge. this tool is typically used for pedicures to smooth and file the free edge
Nail Rasp
longer of the two-muscle responsible for rotating the foot down and out
Peroneus Longus
five long,slender bones located between the ankles and the toes
Metatarsals
Nerve that runs along the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand
Radial Nerve
Removes moisture or oils from the nail plate prior to nail enhancement services
Nail dehydrator
Used to adhere the fabric wrap to the natural nail or nail tip
Nail wrap resin
shorter of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out
Peroneus Brevis
Technical term for the kneecap
Patella
Nerve that runs along the little finger side and the palm of the hand
Ulnar Nerve
folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
Nail folds
used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate and clean under the free edge; made from orangewood, rosewood or other hardwoods; disposable alternatives for pushing back cuticles
Wooden pusher
turns the forearm and hand outward so the palm faces upward
Supinator Muscle
Muscle that is attached to the lower heel and bends the foot down
Soleus
Supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand
Radial Artery
portion of the nail plate hidden under a fold of skin ( mantle) at the base of the nail plate
Nail root
made from a thin material with a tight weave that provides a smooth, even, clear appearance after a wrap resin is applied
Silk wraps
Muscle that helps the foot flex in ward
Tibialis Posterior
Seven bones that form the ankle
Tarsels
Median Nerve
technical term for nails
Onyx
a concentrate or powder made up of acrylic powder that when mixed with a monomer forms a nail enhancement
Polymers
Muscle that controls the little toe
Flexor Digiti Minimi
muscle that covers the shin and bends the foot
Tibialis Anterior
Supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand
Ulnar Artery