Test Questions Flashcards
The nail is considered part of the _____ system.
integumentary
The natural nail is also known as:
onyx
The thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate is the:
bed epithelium
The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is the:
eponychium
The _____ is hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed.
nail plate
Nail polish is applied to the:
nail plate
The nail that grows the fastest is on the:
middle finger
Products marketed as cuticle moisturizers are designed for the:
eponychium
A _____ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place is a:
ligament
The _____ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
sidewall
Replacement of a natural fingernail takes about:
4 to 6 months
The _____ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
free edge
The rate of nail growth increases dramatically:
during the last trimester of pregnancy
The _____ are slits or furrows on each side of the nail.
nail grooves
The _____ is the living skin bordering the root and sides of a nail.
perionychium
Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the:
matrix
The matrix does NOT contain:
melanocytes
The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is the:
lunula
In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and:
translucent
The _____ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.
hyponychium
The cuticle is:
difficult to remove
The cuticle does all of the following EXCEPT:
nourish the matrix
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the:
nail bed
Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape of the:
matrix
