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1
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abductor muscles

A

spread the fingers or toes

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2
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accelerated hydrogen peroxide(AHP)

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

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3
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acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

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high quality virgins plastic used to manufacture nail tips

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4
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adductor muscles

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pull the fingers or toes together

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5
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agnail

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also known as hangnail

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6
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alcohol

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extremely flammable colorless liquid that evaporates quickly

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7
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arch

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

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8
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beaus lines

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visible depressions running the width of the natural nail plate

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9
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bed epithelium

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

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10
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bruised nail

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dark purplish discoloration under the nail caused by trauma

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11
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carpals

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eight bones that form the wrist

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12
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curing

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known as polymerization is the chemical reaction that causes hardening

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13
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cuticle

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small portion of non living epidermis extending around the nail base

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14
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cyanoacrylates

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

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15
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digital nerve

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nerves located in the fingers and toes

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16
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eggshell nail

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noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than normal

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17
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eponychium

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

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18
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extensor muscles

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aid in the straightening of a joint

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19
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fabric wraps

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

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20
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femur

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

21
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fibula

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

22
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flexor digiti minimi

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muscle that controls the little toe

23
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flexor muscle

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bends a joint

24
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free edge

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part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip

25
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gastrocnemius

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

26
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humerus

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

27
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hyponychium

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skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail

28
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initiators

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

29
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inhibition layer

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

30
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leukonychia

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

31
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lungs

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respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling

32
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lunula

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whitish half moon shape at the base of the nail

33
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manicure

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

34
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mantle

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

35
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matrix

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

36
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median nerve

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

37
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melanonychia

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

38
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metacarpals

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

39
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metatarsal

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five long slender bones located between the ankles and the toes

40
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metal pushers

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

41
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methyl methacrylate (MMA)

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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

42
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monomer

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

43
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nail bed

A

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

44
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nail dehydrator

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

45
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nail folds

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folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate

46
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nail grooves

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

47
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nail plate

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

48
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nail psoriasis

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

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