Nail Anatomy | Nail Anatomy 2.0 | More nail anatomy | Looking at it from another point of view | Diseases and Disorders |
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Onyx
What term describes the technical name for the nail?
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Hyponychium
The skin under the free edge is the:
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Matrix or nail bed
Damage to what part off the nail could cause permenant distortions
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Summer
In what season of the year do nails tend to grow the fastest?
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Tinea pedis
What disease is commonly called athlete's foot?
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Mantle
What term describes the pocket like area that holds the root and the matrix of the nail?
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Onychology
The study of nail growth and its structure is called:
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4-6 months
Under normal conditions, growth of a new nail plate takes approximately:
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true
True or False: Healthy nails are smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and without hollows or wavy ridges.
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tinea manus
What conditions appears as tiny blisters, dark pink to reddish in color, and can be confused with eczema or contact dermatitis?
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Lanula
What term describes the whitened, half moon shaped area at the base of the nail?
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Free-edge
The part of the nail that extends beyond the end of the finger is called the?
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onychosis
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called an:
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True
True or false: Winter indicates a decrease of nail growth:
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Paronychia
What condition can result when hangnails get infected?
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The Cuticle
The loose, pliable overlapping skin around the nail is called?
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Keratin
The nail is made up of a hardened protien called:
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Nail disease
Medical attention is required for a:
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False
True or false: Summer indicates a decrease in nail growth
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True
True or false: Prolonged exposure to water can cause Paronychia.
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Nail bed
The area on which the nail plate rests is the:
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Nail groove
The folds on either side of the nail groove are called:
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Matrix
What part of the nail contains blood, lymph and nerves:
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True
True or false: Poor nutrition can indicate a decrease in nail growth.
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Blue nails
Poor curculation can cause a disorder called:
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Onycholysis
What term refers to a loosening or separation of the nail?
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