Nail Anatomy, Growth, and Disorders

Question The visible nail area from the nail root to the free edge is known as the ? What is the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail ? The nail bed is attached to the bone by ? The disorder in which the nail grows onto the edge of the nail droves causing ingrown toenails is called ? The disorder caused by systemic problems of the heart, poor circulation or injury is ? Blood trapped under nails is a condition referred to as ? Atrophy or wasting away of the nail is called ? Onychoptosis refers to ? Under normal conditions, the growth of a new nail plate takes approximately? What is the pocket like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail ? Which of the following nail disease is NOT caused by fungus ? The cause of a disease, disorder or condition is known as ? Which nail structure contains many nerves and blood vessels for continuous nourishment? Nails with a sign of disease require ? Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later that nail grew back distorted. What nail structure has possibly been permanently damaged ? Which of the following conditions refers to an excess of living attached to the nail plate that disrupts normal nail growth ? A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called ? What is the nail condition that can be ladicated by a yellow-green spot that turns black and begins to smell bad ? An increase curvature of the nail indicates ? The tracks on either side of the nail moves on as it grows are called the nail ? What is the skin that touches , overlaps and surrounds the nail ? Systemic or long term illness or nervous disturbance can cause ? Uneven growth of a nail may cause ? The loosening or separation of the nail is referred to as? Which of the following conditions does NOT indicate a decreasing rate of nail growth ? The nail is made of ? Which of the following nail disease is also known as paronychia ? The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is ? Improper filing , injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of ? What term describes the whitehead, half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail ? Answer Nail body Eponychium Ligaments A healthy nail is smooth , curved , translucent, pinkish in color and ? Is without hollows or wavy ridges Melanomychia Eponychium Which of the following is a brown or black darkening of the nail ? Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at the ? The active tissue that generates cells which harden as they move outward from the root to the nail is called the nail ? What is the average growth rate of nails in adults? Very thin soft nails caused by either hereditary factors or a nervous condition is known as ? The technical term for ringworms of the hand is ? The skin underneath the free edge of the nail is the ? The cuticle is defined as the ? The loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the ? Onychocryptosis Blue nails Bruised nails Onychatrophia Shedding or falling off of nails 4 to 6 months Mantle Onychatrophia Etiology Nail bed Referral to a physician Matrix Pterygium Onychauxis Bacterial infection Onychohryposis Grooves Perlunychium Spoon nails Corrugations Onycholysis Summer Keratin protein Felon Onychomycosis Split nails Lunula Matrix 1/8 per month Eggshell nails Tinea manus Hyponychium Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail Cuticle Indented , vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called ? The following are all signs of infection in the nails and hands EXCEPT? The free edge is the part of the nail that extends beyond the end of the finger and helps to ? The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the ? The lunula is the half moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the ? All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of paronychia EXCEPT? Beau's lines are characterized by indentations that run ? White spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small separation occur between the nail and thr nail bed are called ? Discoloration of the nail may indicate serious problems in which of the following parts of the nail ? Attached at the base of the nail , under the skin and onside the mantle is the ? What would be the correct response if a client arrives for a manicure and exhibits signs of onychophagy ? Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be ? What part of the nail contains lymph blood vessels and nerves that create cells ? Onychorrhexis is a term indicating ? Onychia is an inflammation on the ? Any disease disorder or condition of the nail is called Swelling of the nail that is often associated with onychauxis is referred to as ? What condition results when the cuticle becomes overly dry and splits ? Which of the following conditions is caused by a nervous habit ? Trimming toenails straight across can help avoid ? Which of the following statements is NOT correct about onychomycosis ? Upon discovering of a bacterial infection on a clients hand or feet the Cosmetologist needs to ? Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the ? What id another name for onychauxis ? Which of the following are considered appendages of the skin ? Furrows Bruising Protect the tip of the finger and lower toe Nail wall Nail matrix and nail bed meet Nutritional deficiency Across the nail Leuconychia Nail bed Nail root Offer to perform a weekly nail service including polish Referred to a physician Matrix Split or brittle nails Nail matrix Onychosis Onychophyma Hangnail Onychophagy Ingrown toenails Caused by a bacterial infection Refer client to a physician Mantle Hypertrophy Nails