Nail terms Flashcards
Mantle
pocket that holds root and matrix
Nail wall
Skin beside nail
Eponychium
water tight seal at base of nail
Lanula
visible white spot (matrix)
Matrix
creates the cells
root
attaches to matrix
nail bed
where nail plate sits (supports nurishment)
nail groves
tracks that the nail grows along
Paronychium
skin that surrounds the nail sides
what is the nail made of
Keratin
how fast does a nail grow
1/8th inch/ per month or full nail in 4-6 months
Onychrosis
any nail disease or disorder
what are the 6 signs of infection
pain, swelling, redness, fever, throbing, pus
Ecology
scientific study of relationship of organisims to each other
sanitization
removes dirt/ microorganisims (washing hands)
Disinfection
removes bacteria and viruses
etiology
cause of desease or condition