Study of Nails Flashcards
Segment A
______ is the technical name for a nail
onyx
__________: is the study of the structure and growth of the nail
onychology
what term describes the deep pocket like area that holds the root and matrix of the nail is the _____
mantle
what term describes whitened, half moon shaped area at the base of the nail is the
lunula
the loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the
cuticle
the active tissue that generates cells that harden as they ovum outward from the root to the nail is called
matrix
the area on which the nail plate rests is the
nail bed
the skin under the free edge of the nail is the
hyponychium
the folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the
nail walls
the visible area from the nail root to the free edge is called the
nail body
the nail is made from harden protein called
keratin
damage to which portion of the nail could cause permanent distortions?
matrix
new nail plate growth takes about _____ months
4-6
nails grow at an average rate of ___ per month
1/8
nails grow faster in ______ than winter and can be affected by nutrition, health or disease
summer
______ grows slowest, _______ finger grows the fastest
thumb, middle
______: any disease, disorder or condition of the nail
onychosis
medical attention is required for a nail
disease
what item contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells?
matrix
nail services may be performed with care and the client may want to consult a physician, if the client has a
disorder
the cause of a disease, disorder or condition is called
etiology
what disease is commonly called athletes foot
tinea pedis
what condition could result when hangnails become infected?
perencichia
the technical term for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail
onychomycosis (tinea unyuium)
poor circulation can cause a disorder called
blue nails
which term refers to a loosening or separation of the nail
onychlysis
the shedding or fallen gout of nails is called
onychoptosis
atrophy or wasting away of the nail is called
onychatrophia
the disorder In which the nails grows into the edge of the nail groove causing ingrown nails is called
onychocryptosis
spoon nails is another term for
kollonychia
living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate is referred to
pterygium
small white spots in the nail in which a small separation between the nail bed has occurred due to injury is called
leuchonychia
agnails is another name for
hangnails
what term refers to the thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail/
onychauxis (hypertrophy)
how many basic shape classifications for nails are there
5
improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals can causes of which of the following
split nails
nail service implements must be disinfected or discarded
after every service
when not in use, nail service implements should be stored
in covered container
what procedure should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure
blood spill procedure
six signs of infection are
pain, swelling, fever, redness, pus, throbbing
_____ of the nail can indicate serious problems in the nail bed or nail plate shroud not be ignored
discoloration
what are the 4 basic nail shapes
oval, pointed, round, square
another name for nail body is
nailplate
your finger bowl should contain water and
antibacterial soap
nails with signs of disease require
referral to physician
trimming toe nails straight across can help avoid
in grown nail
nail fungus is
contagious parasite
strongest nail shape
square
____ system: eliminates solid, liquid and gaseous waste products from the body
excretory
organs in the excretory system include
skin, liver, kidneys
the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail is
perionychium
what is the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail
eponychium
what are the horizontal ridges across the nail
corrugations
the system responsible for taking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide is
respiratory system
the two primary glands of the integumentary system are
sebaceous and sudoriferous
vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called
furrows
_____ is referred to as overgrown cuticles
turigium
what converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system to urea?
liver
what is the name of the system that regulates the growth, reproduction and health of the body?
endocrine
the pH level of the nail is
4.5-5.5
