utensils
used for shaping and smoothing fingernails and toenails
file
part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip
free edge
extremely flammable, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly
alcohol
technical term for the kneecap
patella
split cuticles around the nail
agnail (hangnail)
a container used to soak fingers during a manicure
nail soaking bowl
skin between the free edge and the fingertip of the natural nail
hyponychium
commonly known as bleach
sodium hypochlorite
largest bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow
humerus
whitish discoloration of the nails
leukonychia
used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate and clean under the free edge; disposable alternative for pushing back cuticles
wooden pusher
translucent portion of the nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge; sometimes referred to as the nail body
nail plate
strong, high ph disinfectant
phenols
inner and larger bone on the outside of the forearm; located on the pinky side
ulna
complete shedding of the nail plate, starting with a groove at the base of the nail
onychomadesis
very thin and tightly woven materials such as linen, silk, or fiberglass that are used to strengthen the natural nail of are applied over nail tips
fabric wraps
the small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail
cuticle
also known as quats, is a standard name for disinfectants
quaternary ammonium compounds
five long, thin bones between the wrist and fingers, forming the palm of the hand
metacarpals
edges of the nail plate fold inward as the nail grows, sometimes curling in completely, giving the nail a cone shape
trumpet nail
liquid solution containing methacrylic acid that is applied sparingly to the natural nail plate prior to an acrylic product application
primer
thin layer of skin cells that sit between the nail bed and the nail plate
bed epithelium
disinfectant based on stabilized hydrogen peroxide that is non-toxic to the skin and environment; this type of disinfenctant only needs to be changed every 14 days
accelerated hydrogen peroxide
bone forming the outer part of the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle
fibula
most common on the big toe; increased curve and thickness, has ridges and is difficult to cut
onychogryposis