Diseases & Disorders
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & physiology 2
Chemistry
Miscellaneous
100

The split cuticle located around the nail

agnail

100

The largest upper bone in the arm

humerus

100

The technical term for nails

onyx

100

This would be described as Extremely flamable, colorless, and evaperates quickly

Alcohol

100

These are spongy, respiratory ograns responsible for inhaling and exhaling

lungs

200

Abnormal brittleness of the nail plate

onychorrhexis

200

A group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb toward the fingers

opponens

200

These are the eight bones of the wrist

carpals

200

Short polymer chains consisting of just a few monomers that create a thick resin or ‘gel-like’ substance

oligomers

200

Dark purplish discoloration under the nail that is caused by trauma

bruised nail

300

The darkening of the nail that may be in a band or stripe

melanonychia

300

A type of muscle that spreads the fingers and toes apart

abductor

300

The sturdy, long bone extending from the hip to the knee

femur

300

A strong, high pH disinfectant

phenol

300

The acrylic powder, which is combined with the liquid, to form the sculpting product for acrylic nails

polymer

400

Noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail making it appear pitted or rough

nail psoriasis

400

This muscle moves the little toe

flexor digiti minimi

400

The large inner bone of the forearm, located on the pinky side

ulna

400

A type of adhesive applied on top of the nail fabric to create a hard nail surface

nail wrap resin

400

Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate

nail folds

500

Bitten nails is also known as what?

onychophagy

500

Also known as the shin bone

tibia

500

The part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate

matrix

500

Curing, polymerization, and hardening are a chemical reaction that creates what?

polymers

500

Another name for the kneecap

patella