The part of the nail that extends

beyond the edge of the finger is called the

 ________ ________.

Free Edge

The visible nail area from the

nail root to the free edge is called the

________ ________.

Nail Body

The half-moon shape at the

base of the nail is called the ________.

Lunula

The cuticle that overlaps the lunula

at the base of the nail is called the

__________.

Eponychium

The pocket-like structure that

holds the root & the matrix is called the

__________.

Mantle

The skin underneath the free edge

is called the __________.

Hyponychium

The technical term for the nail is

____________.

Onyx

The study of the structure & growth

of the nails is called _____________.

Onychology

What is the nail made of?

Keratin

(Hardened Protein)

The nail growth originates from

what active tissue?

Matrix

What does the Matrix contain?

Lymph, blood vessels, & nerves

How long does it take for

a new nail plate to grow?

4-6 months

What is the average nail growth in adults?

1/8" per month

Any disease, disorder, or condition

of the nail is called ___________.

Onychosis

The CAUSE of a nail disease, disorder,

or condition is called _________.

Etiology

What are the 6 signs of infection

in the nails or hands?

Pain, Swelling, Redness,

Local Fever, Throbbing, & Pus

What is

Onychomycosis

Tinea Unguium or Tinea Unguis?

Ringworm of the nail

What is

Tinea Pedis?

Athlete's Foot

-or-

Ringworm of the feet

What is

Paronychia or Felon?

Inflammation of the skin around the nail

The shedding or falling off

of the nail is called?

Onychoptosis

The inflammation of the

nail matrix is called?

Onychia

Atrophy of the nail or the

wasting away of the nail is called

__________________.

Onychatrophia

The loosening or separation

of the nail is called ____________.

Onycholysis

The horizontal wavy ridges

across the nail are called ____________.

Corrugations

Nails that are concave shaped

are called _________ or spoon nails.

Kolionychia

The indented vertical lines that

run down the nail plate are called

_________________.

Furrows

The increased curvature of the nail,

or "claw nails" is known as ___________.

Onychogryposis

Ingrown nails are known as

_________________.

Onychocryptosis

The thickening or abnormal outgrowth

 of the nail is known as ______________.

Onychauxis

Split cuticles or loose skin

partially seperated from the cuticle are

known as ________ or _________.

Agnails

- or -

Hangnails

A dark purplish discoloration

under the nail caused by injury or trauma

is called _________ nails.

Brusied Nails

The white spots that can appear

on the nails due to age or trauma

are called _________________.

Leuconychia

The living skin that becomes attached

to the nail plate either at the

eponychium or hyponychium

is called ___________________.

Pterygium

The technical term for

bitten nails is ____________.

Onychophagy

Brittle nails or split nails

are called ______________.

Onychorrhexis

The 5 basic nails shapes are:

1. _____________

2. _____________

3. _____________

4. _____________

5. _____________

1. Pointed

2. Oval

3. Round

4. Square

5. Squoval

The cosmetic care of the

feet & toenails is called a __________.

Pedicure

The active tissue that generates cells

that harden as the move outward from

the root to the nail is called the

_________ _________.

Nail Matrix

The loose & pliable overlapping skin

around the nail is called the

______________.

Cuticle

The folds of skin on either side

of the nail groove are the

___________ ___________.

Nail Wall

Damage to which portion of the nail

could cause permanent distortion?

The Matrix

- or -

Nail Bed

Medical attention is required

for a nail ___________.

Disease

In what season do the nails

tend to grow the fastest?

Summer

Which fingernail grows the slowest?

Thumb

Nail services may be performed, with care,

if the client has a nail ____________.

Disorder

A healthy nail is smooth, curved,

translucent, pinkish in color, and

is without _________ and ________.

Hollows

and

Wavy Ridges

What is the result when a

hangnail becomes infected?

Paronychia

The technical name for the disease

referred to as ringworm of the nail

is called _________________.

Onychomycosis

Poor circulation can cause

a condition known as

_____________.

Blue Nails

What sign can indicate serious problems

in the nail bed or nail plate?

Discoloration

Improper filing, injuries, or

harsh chemicals can cause

_______ _______.

Split Nails

Thin, fragile nails are

referred to as

__________ _________.

Eggshell Nails