Nail structure, sanitation, and nail service terminology tested on nail technician state board exams.
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- What is the nail matrix?
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The living tissue beneath the nail plate that produces new nail cells- Define the nail bed
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The skin layer directly beneath the nail plate- What is the lunula?
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The lighter, crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail- Define the free edge
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The part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip- What are the sidewalls of the nail?
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The sides of the nail plate that overlap the surrounding skin- Define keratin
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The fibrous protein that comprises the nail plate- What is the nail plate?
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The hard, protective outer layer of the nail- Define the hyponychium
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The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail- What is the cuticle?
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The dead skin at the base of the nail- Define onychomycosis
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A fungal infection of the nails- What is paronychia?
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Inflammation of the tissue around the nail fold- Define onycholysis
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The separation of the nail plate from the nail bed- What is leuconychia?
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White spots or lines appearing on the nail surface- Define melanonychia
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Dark streaks or bands running along the length of the nail- What is onychia?
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Inflammation of the nail matrix causing damage to new nail growth
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