Nail Theory Flashcards
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:
Is without hollow or wavy ridges
A loosening or separation of the nail is referred to as:
Onycholysis
A protein substance found in nails and hair is:
Keratin
A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called:
Onychauxis
Another name for split or brittle nails is:
Onychorrhexis
Another term for bitten nails is:
onychophagy
Another term for tinea pedis is:
athlete’s foot
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
Onychosis
Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the:
nail root
Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later that nail grew back distorted. What nail structure has possibly been permanently damaged?
Nail matrix
Onychia is an inflammation of the:
nail matrix
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
Split or brittle nails
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate is called the nail:
Nail matrix
The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the:
Sidewalls
The living tissue under the free edge of the nail is the:
Hyponchium
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail and is the visible part of the:
Nail matrix
The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:
Ligaments
The nail plate rests on which area of the nail:
Nail bed
The primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is to:
Protect the tip of the finger and/or toe
What is the nail condition that can be indicated by a green discoloration on the nail plate?
Bacterial infection.
What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail?
Mantle
What part of the nail contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells?
Matrix
Which nail structure consists of many nerves and blood vessels that supply nourishment?
Nail bed
Which of the following conditions refers to an excess of living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth?
Pterygium
Which part of the nail serves as a watertight seal that protects the matrix against infection?
Eponychium
White spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called:
Leukonychia
A stroking or circular massage movement that is soothing and relaxing is:
Effleurage
A type of massage method that uses pressure on specific points of the hands and feet is known as:
Reflexology
An essential oil that is soothing and healing is:
Chamomile
How should the nails be filed while performing a manicure?
From corner to center
The most common nail shape worn by men is:
Round
What massage movement is performed by kneading the muscles between the thumb and fingers?
Petrissage
What massage movement utilizes a light tapping or slapping movement?
Tapotement
What nail shape is a good choice for active clients?
Squoval
What treatment soothes and moisturizes the skin?
Paraffin
