NAIL TECHNOLOGY TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Bed epithelium - A thin layer of tissue between the nail plate and the nail bed.
The cuticle is the dead, colourless tissue adhering to the nail plate.
Eponychium is the live skin at the base of the nail plate that covers the matrix area.
The free edge is the section of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the nail or
toe.
Hyponychium - A slightly thicker layer of skin located between the fingertip and
the free edge of the nail plate. It creates a protective barrier that keeps bacteria from
entering the nail bed.
The lateral Nail Fold is the area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its
attachment to the nail fold and where the extension departs the original nail.
Ligaments are tight bands of fibrous tissue that join bones or hold an organ in
place.
Lunula is a whitish, half-moon form at the base of the nail plate, generated by the
reflection of light off the surface of the matrix.
The nail plate cells are created in the matrix, which is made up of the matrix cells
that comprise the nail plate.
Nail Bed – ANSWER section of the live skin that supports the nail plate as it grows
swiftly and efficiently.
, Nail folds are the folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate.
Nail grooves are slits or furrows on the sides of the nail.
Nail Plate - Answer The most visible and functional component of the nail unit is a
hardened keratin plate that rests on and gradually travels across the nail bed as it
grows.
Nail Unit - Answer all the anatomical elements of the fingernail required to
generate the natural nail plate.
Natural Nail - ANSWER the hard protective plate at the end of the finger to toe.
Onyx is a technical term for the nail on the fingers or toes.
Beau's lines are apparent depressions that run across the width of the natural nail
plate.
Bruised Nails – ANSWER condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail
plate, causing a dark purplish area, commonly owing to physical accidents.
Eggshell Nails - A conspicuously thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than
usual.
Hangnail or Agnail is a condition in which the eponychium or other live tissue
surrounding the nail plate splits or tears.
ANSWERS
Bed epithelium - A thin layer of tissue between the nail plate and the nail bed.
The cuticle is the dead, colourless tissue adhering to the nail plate.
Eponychium is the live skin at the base of the nail plate that covers the matrix area.
The free edge is the section of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the nail or
toe.
Hyponychium - A slightly thicker layer of skin located between the fingertip and
the free edge of the nail plate. It creates a protective barrier that keeps bacteria from
entering the nail bed.
The lateral Nail Fold is the area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its
attachment to the nail fold and where the extension departs the original nail.
Ligaments are tight bands of fibrous tissue that join bones or hold an organ in
place.
Lunula is a whitish, half-moon form at the base of the nail plate, generated by the
reflection of light off the surface of the matrix.
The nail plate cells are created in the matrix, which is made up of the matrix cells
that comprise the nail plate.
Nail Bed – ANSWER section of the live skin that supports the nail plate as it grows
swiftly and efficiently.
, Nail folds are the folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate.
Nail grooves are slits or furrows on the sides of the nail.
Nail Plate - Answer The most visible and functional component of the nail unit is a
hardened keratin plate that rests on and gradually travels across the nail bed as it
grows.
Nail Unit - Answer all the anatomical elements of the fingernail required to
generate the natural nail plate.
Natural Nail - ANSWER the hard protective plate at the end of the finger to toe.
Onyx is a technical term for the nail on the fingers or toes.
Beau's lines are apparent depressions that run across the width of the natural nail
plate.
Bruised Nails – ANSWER condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail
plate, causing a dark purplish area, commonly owing to physical accidents.
Eggshell Nails - A conspicuously thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than
usual.
Hangnail or Agnail is a condition in which the eponychium or other live tissue
surrounding the nail plate splits or tears.
