nail structures
what does PNF stand for
what is proximal nail fold
how is nail growth affected
nutrition, excersise, and overall health
part of the plate that extends over the tip of finger or toe
free edge
ridged nails
lengthwise grooves in the plate
nail surface pitting, roughness, onycholysis, and bed discolorations evenly spaced.
nail psoriasis
noneliving, colorless tissue
cuticle
how much does the nail grow a month
1/10 - 1/8 inch
slit or furrow on the sides of the nail
nail groove
damage to capillaries under nail
splinter hemorrhage
maxtrix inflammation and nail shedding caused by infection or injury
onychia
what is another name for lateral nail fold?
sidewall
which finger nail grows the slowest?
thumbnail
thin layer of tissue between nail plate and nail bed
bed epithelium
also known as a folded nail
plicatured nail
ingrown nail
onychocryptosis
what includes all parts of the finger from tip to first knuckle
natural nail unit
in pregnancy does nail growth rates increase or decrease?
increase
where nail plates are formed
matrix
also known as trumpet nail
pincer nail
medical terms for fungal infection?
tinea pedis or athletes foot
what is the hardened keratin plate that sits ontop of the nail bed?
nail plate
why is the toenail plates grow slower than fingernail plates?
toenail matrix is longer then matrix found in fingernails
what is an enonychium?
living skin underneath the PNF
irregular split or brittle nails appearing as nail plate surface roughness
onychorrhexis
pseudomonas aeruginosa