Nail Anatomy Flashcards
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What is the technical term for nail?

  • Onyx (correct)
  • Lunula
  • Nail Plate
  • Matrix
  • What is the tip part of the nail that we can cut called?

    Free edge

    What is the hardened keratin plate that covers the natural nail bed called?

    Nail plate

    What part of the nail contains the blood supply?

    <p>Nail matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the half moon at the base of the natural nail?

    <p>Lunula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dead tissue that adheres to the nail plate?

    <p>Cuticle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the living skin at the base of the nail plate called?

    <p>Eponychium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lies underneath the free edge of the nail plate?

    <p>Hyponychium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nail growth rate is __________ inches.

    <p>1/10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of a healthy nail?

    <p>Pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Onyx and Nail Anatomy

    • "Onyx" is the technical term for a nail.
    • The free edge is the part of the nail that can be cut or trimmed.

    Nail Structure

    • The nail plate is a hardened keratin structure covering the natural nail bed, serving as the most visible and functional aspect of the nail unit.
    • The nail matrix is located beneath the body and root of the nail, containing the blood supply essential for nail growth.

    Specific Nail Features

    • The lunula is the visible half-moon shape at the base of the natural nail, indicative of the matrix underneath.
    • The cuticle refers to the dead, colorless tissue tightly adhering to the nail plate, protecting it from infection.
    • The eponychium is the living skin that covers the matrix area at the base of the nail plate.
    • The hyponychium is a slightly thickened skin layer found underneath the free edge of the nail plate, providing protection against pathogens.

    Nail Health

    • The average nail growth rate is approximately 1/10 of an inch (0.1 inches) per month.
    • A healthy nail typically displays a pink color, indicating good circulation and health.

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    Test your knowledge of nail anatomy with these flashcards. Learn terms such as 'Onyx,' 'Free edge,' 'Nail plate,' and 'Nail Matrix,' and understand their definitions and functions. Perfect for students in cosmetology or anyone interested in nail care.

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