nails

Question 1

abductor muscles

Answer 1

spread the fingers or toes

Question 2

accelerated hydrogen peroxide(AHP)

Answer 2

non toxic to the skin and environment, based on a stabilized hydrogen peroxide and only needs to be changed every 14 days

Question 3

acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

Answer 3

high quality virgins plastic used to manufacture nail tips

Question 4

adductor muscles

Answer 4

pull the fingers or toes together

Question 5

agnail

Answer 5

also known as hangnail

Question 6

alcohol

Answer 6

extremely flammable colorless liquid that evaporates quickly

Question 7

arch

Answer 7

aka apex is the curvature side view of the nail tip providing support to the stress area and sides of nail tip

Question 8

beaus lines

Answer 8

visible depressions running the width of the natural nail plate

Question 9

bed epithelium

Answer 9

thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed and the nail plate

Question 10

bruised nail

Answer 10

dark purplish discoloration under the nail caused by trauma

Question 11

carpals

Answer 11

eight bones that form the wrist

Question 12

curing

Answer 12

known as polymerization is the chemical reaction that causes hardening

Question 13

cuticle

Answer 13

small portion of non living epidermis extending around the nail base

Question 14

cyanoacrylates

Answer 14

specialized acrylic monomers that quickly polymerize with the addition of alcohol, water or any weak alkaline product to form an adhesive

Question 15

digital nerve

Answer 15

nerves located in the fingers and toes

Question 16

eggshell nail

Answer 16

noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than normal

Question 17

eponychium

Answer 17

living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula

Question 18

extensor muscles

Answer 18

aid in the straightening of a joint

Question 19

fabric wraps

Answer 19

very thin and tightly woven materials that are used to strengthen the natural nail or are applied over nail tips

Question 20

femur

Answer 20

long bone extending from the hip to the knee also known as the thigh bone

Question 21

fibula

Answer 21

bone forming the outer part of the lower leg extending from the knee to the ankle

Question 22

flexor digiti minimi

Answer 22

muscle that controls the little toe

Question 23

flexor muscle

Answer 23

bends a joint

Question 24

free edge

Answer 24

part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip

Question 25

gastrocnemius

Answer 25

muscle located in the calf that pulls the foot down attached to the lower part of the heel

Question 26

humerus

Answer 26

largest bone in the upper arm extending from the shoulder to the elbow

Question 27

hyponychium

Answer 27

skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail

Question 28

initiators

Answer 28

substances that begin the process that starts the chain reaction leading to very long polymer chains being created

Question 29

inhibition layer

Answer 29

the tacky film like layer that forms on the top of the nail enhancement

Question 30

leukonychia

Answer 30

also known as white spots, whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury

Question 31

lungs

Answer 31

respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling

Question 32

lunula

Answer 32

whitish half moon shape at the base of the nail

Question 33

manicure

Answer 33

cosmetic service for care of the hands which includes skin and nail care, cosmetic treatments and procedures, polishing techniques and artificial nail applications

Question 34

mantle

Answer 34

pocket like fold of skin that holds the nail root and the matrix

Question 35

matrix

Answer 35

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

Question 36

median nerve

Answer 36

smallest of the three arm and hand nerves, runs along the mid forearm and extends into the hands

Question 37

melanonychia

Answer 37

darkening of the nails caused by excess melanin may be in a band stripe

Question 38

metacarpals

Answer 38

five long thin bones between the wrist and fingers forming the palm of the hand

Question 39

metatarsal

Answer 39

five long slender bones located between the ankles and the toes

Question 40

metal pushers

Answer 40

used to gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail. they are made of stainless steel and can be disinfected and reused

Question 41

methyl methacrylate (MMA)

Answer 41

type of monomer that is a colorless volatile, flammable liquid compound. MMA polymerizes readily and is used especially as a monomer for acrylic resin. can penetrate body tissue or skin and possibly cause an allergic reaction

Question 42

monomer

Answer 42

liquid that mixes with acrylic powder and binds the acrylic polymers to form a nail enhancement

Question 43

nail bed

Answer 43

portion of the skin that the nail plate rests upon as it grows out

Question 44

nail dehydrator

Answer 44

removes moisture or oils from the nail plate prior to nail enhancement services

Question 45

nail folds

Answer 45

folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate

Question 46

nail grooves

Answer 46

slits or grooves on the sides of the nail that allow growth

Question 47

nail plate

Answer 47

translucent portion of the nail extending from the nail root to the free edge

Question 48

nail psoriasis

Answer 48

non infectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail, nail will appear pitted and or have roughness on the surface