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Abductor Muscles:
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spread the fingers or toes
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Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP):
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disinfectant based on a stabilized hydrogen peroxide that is non-toxic to the skin and environment; this type of disinfectant only needs to be changed every 14 days
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS):
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a high-quality virgin plastic, used to manufacture nail tips
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Adductor Muscles:
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pull the fingers or toes together
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Agnail:
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is the split cuticle around the nail
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also known as Hangnail, |
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Alcohol:
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extremely flammable, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly
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Arch:
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is the curvature side view of a nail tip providing Support to the stress area and sides of nail tip
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also known as Apex, |
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Beau's Lines:
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visible depressions running the width of the natural nail plate
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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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Bruised Nail:
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dark purplish discoloration under the nail caused by trauma
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Carpals:
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eight bones that form the wrist
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Curing:
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is the chemical reaction that causes hardening
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also known as Polymerization, |
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Cuticle:
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the small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail
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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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Digital Nerve:
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nerves located in the fingers and toes
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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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Eponychium:
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living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula
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Extensor Muscles:
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aid in the straightening of a joint
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Fabric Wraps:
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very thin and tightly woven materials, such as linen, silk or fiberglass that are used to strengthen the natural nail or are applied over nail tips
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Femur:
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long bone extending from the hip to the knee, also known as the thighbone
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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
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Flexor Muscle:
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bends a joint
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Flexor Digiti Minimi:
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muscle that controls the little toe
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Free Edge:
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part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip
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Gastrocnemius:
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muscle located in the calf that pulls the foot down; attached to the lower portion of the heel
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Humerus:
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largest bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow
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Hyponychium:
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skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail
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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
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Inhibition Layer:
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the tacky, film-like layer that forms on the top of the nail enhancement
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Leukonychia:
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whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury
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also known as White Spots, |
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Lungs:
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spongy, respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling
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Lunula:
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whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail
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Manicure:
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cosmetic service for care of the hands,
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which includes skin and nail care, cosmetic treatments and procedures, polishing techniques and artificial nail applications |
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Mantle:
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pocket-like fold of skin that holds the nail root and the matrix
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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
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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
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Melanonychia:
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darkening of the nails caused by excess melanin; may be in a band or stripe
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Metacarpals:
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five long, thin bones between the wrist and fingers, forming the palm of the hand
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Metatarsal:
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five long, slender bones located between the ankles and the toes
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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
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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. It has small molecule size and can penetrate body tissue or skin and possibly cause an allergic reaction
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Microtrauma:
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causing small-unseen openings in the skin that allow for the entry of pathogens
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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
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Nail Bed:
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portion of the skin that the nail plate rests upon as it grows out
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Nail Dehydrator:
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removes moisture or oils from the nail plate prior to nail enhancement services
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Nail Folds:
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folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
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Nail Grooves:
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slits or grooves on the sides of the nail that allow growth
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Nail Plate:
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translucent portion of the nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge; sometimes referred to as the nail body
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Nail Psoriasis:
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noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail.
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Nail will appear pitted and/or have roughness on the surface |
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Nail Pterygium:
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forward growth of living skin that adheres to the surface of the nail plate
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Nail Rasp:
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metal tool that has a grooved edge. This tool is typically used for pedicures to smooth and file the free edge
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Nail Root:
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portion of nail plate hidden under a fold of skin (mantle) at the base of the nail plate
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Nail Sidewall:
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is the piece of skin that overlaps onto the side of the nail
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also known as the Lateral Nail Fold, |
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Nail Wrap Resin:
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used to adhere the fabric wrap to the natural nail or nail tip
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Oligomers:
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short polymer chains that consist of just a few monomers, creating a thickened resin or a 'gel-like' substance
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Onychia:
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Inflammation of the nail matrix
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Onychocryptosis:
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ingrown nail
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Onycholysis:
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loosening or separation, without shedding, of the nail plate from the nail bed
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Onychomycosis:
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fungal infection of the nail
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also known as Tinea Unguium, |
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Onychophagy:
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bitten nails
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Onychorrhexis:
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abnormal brittleness of the nail plate
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Onychosis:
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general term for any nail disease or deformity
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Onyx:
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technical term for nails
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Opacity:
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thick or dark quality that makes products difficult to see through
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Opponens Muscles:
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group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb
toward the fingers
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Overlay:
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any fabric wrap, UV cured-gel or acrylic / sculptured nail that is applied to enhance
and/or strengthen the natural nail
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Paronychia:
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bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate
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Patella:
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technical term for the kneecap
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Pedicure:
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cosmetic care of the toenails and feet
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Perionychium:
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additional or excessive skin that overlaps onto the sides of the nail plate
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Peroneus Brevis:
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shorter of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out
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Peroneus Longus:
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longer of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out
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Phalanges:
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are the bones of the fingers or toes
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also known as Digits, |
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Phenol:
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strong, high pH disinfectant
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Photoinitiators:
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the chemical that begins the polymerization process in gel nails
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Polymer:
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a concentrate or powder made up of acrylic powder that when mixed with a monomer
forms a nail enhancement
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Polymerization:
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the chemical reaction, which creates polymers
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also known as Curing or Hardening, |
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Position Stop:
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edge of the well that bumps up against the free edge of the natural nail
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Primer:
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liquid solution, containing methacrylic acid that is applied sparingly to the natural nail
plate prior to acrylic product application to assist in adhesion of the enhancement
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Pronator Muscles:
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turns the forearm and hand inward so the palm faces downward
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Pyogenic Granuloma:
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small rounded mass (vascular tissue) projecting from the nail bed
to the nail plate
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds:
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is a standard name
for disinfectants
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also known as Quats |
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Radial Artery:
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supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand
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Radial Nerve:
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nerve that runs along the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand
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Radius:
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outer and smaller bone on the inside of the forearm; located on the thumb side
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Reflexology:
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based on the use of reflex points located throughout the hands, feet, and head that are linked to other parts of the body
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Ridge:
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is a vertical or horizontal indentation running the length or width of the nail plate
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also known as Furrow or Corrugation, |
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Silk Wraps:
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made from a of a thin natural material with a tight weave that provides a smooth, even, clear appearance after a wrap resin is applied
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Sodium Hypochlorite:
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commonly known as bleach
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Soleus:
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muscle that is attached to the lower heel and bends the foot down
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Stress Area:
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edge of the nail tips below the contact area that is the most vulnerable area, accepting everyday wear and tear
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Supinator Muscle:
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turns the forearm and hand outward so the palm faces upward
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Tarsal:
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seven bones that form the ankle
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Tibia:
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largest of the two bones below the knee that form the lower leg
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also known as the Shin Bone, |
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Tibialis Anterior:
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muscle that covers the shin and bends the foot
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Tibialis Posterior:
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muscle that helps the foot flex inward
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Tinea:
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is a contagious fungal infection, distinguished by itching, scales, and occasionally painful lesions
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technical term for Ringworm |
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Tinea Pedis:
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is a fungal infection that can occur on the bottom of the feet, as well as, between the toes, which can spread to the toenails
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also known as Athlete's Foot, |
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Ulna:
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inner and larger bone on the outside of the forearm; located on the pinky side
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Ulnar Artery:
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supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand
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Ulnar Nerve:
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nerve that runs along the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand
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Urethane Acrylate:
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main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements
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Urethane Methacrylate:
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main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements
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Blue Sky |
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Wooden Pusher:
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used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate and clean under the free edge; made from orangewood, rosewood or other hardwoods; disposable alternatives for pushing back cuticles
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