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55 Cards in this Set
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Eponychium |
The skin/ cuticle that overlaps the Lunula |
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Free edge |
The part of the nail that extends beyond the skin |
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Mantle |
The pocket like structure that houses the nail root |
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Nail bed |
Where the body rests |
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Hyponychium |
The skin under the free edge |
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Nail plate |
Rests on the nail bed, made of transparent layers of keratin cells |
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Grit |
The number of particles per square inch |
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Pointed shape |
The least practical nail shape |
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Square shape |
The strongest shape |
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Healthy nails |
Should be free from diseases and disorders |
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Perionychium |
The skin that surrounds the nail |
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Squoval shape |
A combination of square and oval |
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Bed Epithelium |
The cells between the nail plate and the nail bed |
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Oval shape |
The most common nail shape |
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Nail Matrix |
Responsible for the regeneration of the nail |
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Keratin |
The nail is composed of this hardened protein |
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Nail root |
Created by the nail matrix |
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Corner to center |
Begin filing |
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Onychodermal Band |
Is where the nail meets the Hyponychium |
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Onyx |
The term for Nail |
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Nail wall |
Also known as side wall. Folds of skin on either side of nail |
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Onychology |
The term for the study of nails |
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Acetone nail Polish remover |
Dissolves Polish on natural nails |
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Mica |
Reflective particles |
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Ridge filler |
Fills in depressions |
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Padded buffer |
A file made of plastic, must be disinfected |
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Chamois buffer |
Aka Shammy. This buffer is prohibited in PA |
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Currette |
A metal tool used to remove debris from around the nail plate |
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Nail strengthener |
Comes in 2 varieties: Protein and Nylon |
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Block buffer |
Adds shine to natural and artificial nails |
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UV Stabilizer |
Protects Polish from the effects of the sun |
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Solvent |
The part of the Polish that evaporates |
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Agnails |
Are referred to as Hangnail |
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Cuticle |
Loose pliable skin |
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Nail matrix |
Responsible for growth of nail |
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Lunula |
Whitened half moon at base |
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Onychophagy |
Is the name given to bitten nails |
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Onychorhexxis |
Split or brittle nails Can be caused by chemical contact |
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Pterygium |
When the cuticle has an overgrowth that adheres to the nail |
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Leuchonychia |
Is the white spot on the nail |
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Bruised nail |
Has an accumulation of blood under the surface |
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Onychauxis |
Aka hypertrophy Meaning- Increased thickness |
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Six signs of nail infection |
Throbbing, pain/ache, local fever, swelling, redness, pus/oozing |
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Onychocryptosis or ingrown nail |
Nail grown directly into the skin |
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Onychogryposis or claw nail |
Thick curved nails, curves over top of toe |
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Kolionychia or spoon nail |
Nails have a concave shape |
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Trumpet nail or pincers nail |
Nail folds into a complete cirlce |
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Furrows or vertical nails |
Cells produce unevenly, nail is thicker in some areas, can be caused by pushing to hard |
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Onycholysis |
Referred to loosening of the nail |
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Onychatrophia |
Is the wasting away of the nail |
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Onychia |
When the nail matrix is inflamed from a bacterial infection |
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Onychoptosis |
Refers to shedding of the nail due to disease or injury |
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Paronychia or Felon |
Bacteria infection, hang nails |
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Onychomycosis, Tinea Pedis and Tinea Manus |
Caused by a fungus known as Ringworm |
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Plastered nail or folded nail |
Nail curves at a 90 degree angle |
