Diseases
Bacterial inflammation of the skin that surrounds the nail plate
What is Paronychia?
The outer, smaller bone on the inside of the forearm., located on the thumb side.
What is Radius?
Muscles that form the shape of the top and inner side of the upper part of the arm. These muscles raise the forearm and bend the elbow.
What are Biceps?
Strong steel vessels which are used for steam sterilization of nail tools or materials. Implements are placed inside the vessel to destroy bacteria.
What are Autoclave Containers?
The translucent portion of the nail which extends from the nail root to the free edge.
What is the Nail Plate?
A fungal infection that occurs on the bottom of the feet and between the toes before spreading to the toenails. Also known as Athlete's foot.
What is Tinea Pedis?
Five long, thin bones of the palm. Their heads are known as "knuckles"
What are Metacarpals?
These muscles cause joints to straighten and body parts to stretch and make the wrist and fingers straighten out.
What are Extensor Muscles?
Strong, high pH disinfectants. A 5 to 10 % phenol solution is used primarily on metal implements. This is the most expensive form. of disinfectant.
What is Phenols?
The portion of the nail plate which is hidden under the nail mantle at the base of the nail plate.
What is the Nail Root?
A loosening or shedding of the nail plate from the nail bed.
What is Onycholysis?
A thick, flat triangular and movable bone which forms the anterior point of the knee, protecting the front of the joint.
What is Patella?
These muscles spread or separate the fingers.
What are Abductor Muscles?
Sometimes known as Quats, a standard name for disinfectants.
What is Quaternary Ammonium Compounds?
The whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail.
What is the Lunula?
Severe nail inflammation that is characterized by a small, round vascular mass projecting from the nail bed.
What is Pyogenic Granuloma?
Eight small bones, arranged in two rows which form the wrist.
What are Carpals?
The longer of two muscles which are responsible for rotating the foot down and out.
What is the Peroneus Longus?
Based on a stabilized hydrogen peroxide and is non-toxic to the skin and environment. Only needs to be changed every 14 days.
Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide
Known as the Lateral Nail Fold, is the piece of skin which overlaps onto the side of the nail.
What is the Nail Sidewall?
A fungal infection of the nail also known as Ringworm. Nails can become discolored, thick and may have white, scaly patches.
What is Onychomycosis?
The larger of the two bones which form the lower leg, located on the inner side. Commonly known as the "Shin Bone"
What is the Tibia?
These muscles help support the extensors by keeping toes straight and preventing toes from being clawed.
What are Flexor Muscles?
Procedures to be followed in the event of blood exposure for yourself or your guest.
What is the NIC Blood Exposure Procedures?
The living skin at the base of the nail plate which partially overlaps the lunula.
What is Eponychium?