Parts of the nail 1
What part of the nail extends beyond the fingertip?
The nail plate is what color?
Translucent
Another term for a hangnail
The largest upper bone of the arm, extends from the shoulder to the elbow
Humerus
A manicure is performed on what?
The hands
What is the skin between the free edge and the finger tip of the natural nail called?
Hyponychium
Another term for the nail body
Nail Plate
Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal
Eggshell Nails
Also known as digits, the fingers and toes
Phalanges
Lungs
The living skin at the base of the nail that overlaps the lunula is called what?
Eponychium
The non-living epidermis around the base of the nail
Cuticle
Darkening of the nails, discoloration may be in a band or stripe
Melanonychia
The 5 long thin bones of the palm
Metacarpals
An extremely flammable, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly
Alcohol
The additional skin that overlaps on the side of the nail plate is called what?
Perionychium
Onyx
Onychophagy
Gastrocnemius
A cosmetic service that is performed on the nails and skin of the feet is called what?
Pedicure
The thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed and the nail plate
Bed Epithelium
The part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail
Matrix
Known as athletes foot
Tinea Pedis
The muscle that controls the little toe
Flexor Digiti Minimi
**BONUS**
What is the standard name for disinfectants
QUATS
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds