Nails A Flashcards
Abductor
Muscles that separate the fingers and toes
3-D art
Any art that protrudes from the nail
Abductor hallucis
Muscle of the foot that moves the toes and helps maintain balance while walking and standing
Acid
A solution that has a ph below 7.0 and turns litmus paper from blue to red
Acidic
A solution that has a ph below 7.0 and turns litmus paper from blue to red
Acne
Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and propionibacterium acnes bacteria
Acne papule
A pimple small circumscribed elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus
Acquired immunity
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease through inoculation (vaccines, exposure allergy, pollen, cat dander, and ragweed)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Abbv AIDS
a disease caused by the HIV virus which breaks down the body’s immune system
Acrylates
A specialized acrylic monomer that has good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerized in minutes used to make uv gels
Acrylic
The name for the entire family of chemicals used to make all types of nail enhancements and adhesives incl. wraps glues UV gels and liquid powder systems
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Abbv ABS
common thermoplastic used to make light rigid molded nail tips
Adductor
Muscle at the base of each finger that draws the fingers together
Adhesive
Agent that causes two surfaces to stick together
Adhesive nail enhancement
A nail enhancement that is strengthened using nail adhesive
Adipose tissue
AKA subcutis tissue
Fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body. Contains fats for use of energy and also acts as a protective cushion for outer skin
AIDS
AKA acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
a disease caused by the HIV virus which breaks down the body’s immune system
Airbrush stencil
A precut sheet of clear thin plastic with a sticky backing that is cut by a machine into various shapes or designs. Any variety of paper lace mesh fabric or other Merrill can be used as a stencil
Albinism
Congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment of the body including hair skin and eyes
Alkali
A solution that has a ph above 7.0 and turns litmus paper from blue to red
Alkaline
A solution that has a ph above 7.0 and turns litmus paper from blue to red
Allergic contact dermatitis
Skin that becomes allergic to an ingredient in a product often caused by prolonged or repeated contact
Allergy
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods chemicals or other normally harmless substance
Alternating current
ABBV ac
Rapid and interrupted current flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction changing directions 60 times per second
Amp
AKA ampere
Unit that measures the strength of an electric current (the number of electrons flowing through a wire)
Ampere
AKA amp
Unit that measures the strength of an electric current (the number of electrons flowing through a wire)
Anabolism
Constructive metabolism the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
Analogous colors
Colors that are locate beside each other on the color wheel
Anatomy
Study of the human body structure that can be seen with the naked eye and what the body is made up of. the science of the structure of organisms or of their parts
Anhidrosis
Deficiency in perspiration often a result of fever or certain skin diseases
Anion
An ion with a negative electrical charge
Anterior tibial artery
Aka popliteal artery
Divided into two separate arteries known as the anterior tibial and the posterior tibial. The anterior tibial goes to the foot and becomes the dorsalis pedis which supplies the foot with blood
Anterior tibial artery
Extends down the front of the leg behind the muscles. It supplies impulses to these muscles and also to the muscles and skin on the top of the foot and adjacent sides of the first and second toes
Antiseptics
Chemical germicides formulated for use on the skin registered and regulated by the FDA
Aorta
Largest artery in the body
Apex
Aka arch
The area of the nail that had all of the strength. Usually oval shaped and is located in the center of the nail
Aromatherapy
Involves the use of highly concentrated non oily and volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation or invigoration or simply to create a please fragrance during the service
Arrector pili muscle
Tiny involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose bumps
