#1 Flashcards
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as
Onyxology
( ony- chol - o - gy )
Etiology is the study of
The cause of a disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it over laps the lunula at the base of the nail
Eponychium
( eh - puh - ni - kee - uhm )
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:
Onychia
( oni- Ki - a)
Onychophagy refers to:
( oni - coff- a - g - e)
Bitten nails
Onychia refers to a condition where:
Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
The technical term for bitten nails is :
Onychohagy
( oni - coff - a - g - e )
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, May result in :
Onychocryptosis/ingrown toenail’s
( aa - nuh - kow - krip - tow - suhs )
Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from
Excessively tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client’s nail is :
Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as
Keratin
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves:
Both nail plate and nail body
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:
Nail bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred ya as the :
Eponychium
(Eh - puh - ni - kee - uhm )
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as :
Hyponychium
( hai - pow - ni - kee - uhm )
Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated :
Nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated :
Nail mantel
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure :
Nail mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as :
(Lu - cuh - nee - ki - a )
White spots / streaks under the nails
The Latin / medical term for nails is :
Onyx
( aa - nuhks )
If a finger nail is lost / removed , approximately how long will it take to grow back
3 - 6 months
If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body
3 - 6 months
If a toe nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back
9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use
Styptic powder / powdered alum
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again
Matrix
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the
Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in
Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure/ pedicure, use :
Antiseptic
Always file natural nails :
Corner to center
The technical term for hang nail is
Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause
Mold and infection
Cuticle creams will help to prevent
Hang nails / agnails
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the _____ and cause the nail to grow faster
Nail matrix
This portion of the nail effects it’s shape, size, and rate of growth
Matrix
A half moon at the base of the nail is known as
Lunula
Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause
Enhancements to lift / fall off
The largest bone in the arm is known as the
Humerous
( hyoo - mr - uhs )
The correct order of application in polishing a client’s nails would be :
Base coat , enamel , top coat
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger
Ulna
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb
Radius
When removing polish from artificial nails, use
Non - acetone
When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use
Acetone
Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client :
Is diabetic
What is the best manner in which to agnail :
Hot oil manicures
When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept :
On a clean towel
When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a :
Closed container
These warts, caused by the HPV virus, are flat, hard , thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle :
Plantar warts
Nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain :
Hydrogen peroxide
Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of :
Athlete’s foot / tinea pedis
Another name for athlete’s foot is :
Tinea pedis
