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Ridge |
Also known as Furrow or Corrugation It is the vertical or horizontal indentation running the length or width of the nail plate |
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Onychosis |
General term for any nail disease or deformity |
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Onychomycosis |
Also known as Tinea Unguium Is a fungal infection of the nail. |
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Tinea Pedis |
Also known as athlete's foot 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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Onychia |
Inflammation of the nail matrix |
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Onycholysis |
Loosening or separation, without shredding, of the nail plate from the nail plate |
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Paronychia |
Bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate |
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Lungs |
Spongy, respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling |
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds |
Also known as Quats Is the standard name for disinfectants |
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Alcohol |
Extremely flammable, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly |
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Sodium hypochlorite |
Bleach |
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Phenol |
Strong, high pH disinfectant |
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Accelerated hydrogen peroxide |
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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Humerous |
Largest bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow. |
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Ulna |
Inner and larger bone on the outside of the forearm; located on the pinky side |
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Radius |
Outer and smaller bone on the inside of the forearm; located on the thumb side |
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Carpals |
Eight bones that form the wrist |
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Metacarpals |
Five long, thin bones between the wrist and fingers, forming the palm of the hand. |
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Phalanges |
Also known as digits Are the bones of the fingers or toes |
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Pronator muscles |
Turns the forearm and hand inward so the palm faces downward |
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Supinator muscles |
Turns the forearm and hand outward so the palm faces upward |
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Extensor muscle |
Aid in the straightening of a joint |
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Abductor muscles |
Spread the fingers or toes |
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Adductor muscles |
Pull the fingers or toes together |
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Opponens muscles |
Group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb towards the fingers |
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Microtrauma |
Causing small unseen openings in the skin that allow for the entry of pathogens |
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Metal pushers |
Used to gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail; made of stainless steel and can be disinfected and reused |
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Reflexology |
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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Femur |
Long bone extending from the hip to the knee, also known as the thigh bone |
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Patella |
Kneecap |
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Tibia |
Shin bone The largest of the two bones below the knee that form the lower leg |
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Fibula |
Bone forming the outer part of the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle |
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Tarsal |
Seven bones that form the ankle |
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Metatarsal |
Five long, slender bones located between the ankles and the toes |
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Gastrocnemius |
Muscle located in the calf t that pulls the foot down; attached to the lower portion of the heel |
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Tibialis anterior |
Muscle that covers the shin and bends the foot |
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Soleus |
Muscle that is attached to the lower heel and bends the foot down |
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Peroneus longus |
Longer of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out |
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Peroneus brevis |
Shorter of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out |
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Tibialis posterior |
Muscle that helps the foot flex inward |
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Flexor digiti minimi |
Muscle that controls the little toe |
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Pedicure |
Cosmetic care of the toenails and feet |
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Nail rasp |
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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Wooden pusher |
Used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate and clean under the free Edge; made from Orange Wood Rosewood or other Hardwoods; disposable alternatives for pushing back cuticles |
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Digital nerve |
Nerves located in the fingers and toes |
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Median nerve |
Smallest of the three arm and hand nerves; Runs along the mid forearm and extends into the hands |
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Radial nerve |
Nerve that runs along the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand |
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Ulnar nerve |
Nerve that runs along the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand |
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Radial artery |
Supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm in the back of the hand |
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Ulnar artery |
Supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm in the palm of the hand |
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Monomer |
Liquid that mixes with acrylic powder and binds the acrylic polymers to form a nail enhancement |
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Methyl methacrylateb (MMA) |
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 a small molecule size and can penetrate body tissue or skin and possibly cause an allergic reaction. |
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Polymer |
A concentrate or Powder made up of acrylic powder that when mixed with a monomer forms and male enhancement |
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Initiators |
Substances that begin the process that starts the chain reaction leading to a very long polymer chain being created |
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Inhibition layer |
The tacky film-like layer that forms on top of the nail enhancement |
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Polymerization |
The chemical reaction also known as curing or hardening that creates polymers |
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Fabric wraps |
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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Cyanoacrylates |
Specialized acrylic monomer that quickly polymerize with the addition of alcohol, water, or any week alkaline product to form an adhesive |
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Nail wrap resin |
Used to adhere the fabric wrap to the natural nail or nail tip |
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene |
A high-quality virgin plastic used to manufacture nail tips |
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Position stop |
Edge of the well that bumps up against the free edge of the natural nail |
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Stress area |
Edge of the nail tip below the contact area that has the most vulnerable area, accepting everyday wear and tear |
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Primer |
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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Overlay |
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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Oligomers |
Short polymer chains that consist of just a few monomers, creating a thickened resin or 'gel-like' substance |
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Urethane acrylate |
Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements |
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Urethane Methacrylate |
Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements |
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Photoinitiators |
The chemical that begins the polymerization process in gel Nails |