Pivot Point Nails Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
The pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix - ANSWER✔✔-Mantle
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward from the root
to the nail - ANSWER✔✔-nail matrix
Attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle -
ANSWER✔✔-nail root
Area of the nail on which the nail body rests. - ANSWER✔✔-nail bed
the visible nail area from root to free edge - ANSWER✔✔-nail plate
Half moon shape at base of nail - ANSWER✔✔-lunula
Live tissue at the base of the nail - ANSWER✔✔-Eponychium
the overlapping dead tissue that is loose and pliable around the nail. - ANSWER✔✔-
Cuticle
Tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows - ANSWER✔✔-Nail
grooves
Folds of skin on either side of the nail groove - ANSWER✔✔-Sidewalls
Living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail - ANSWER✔✔-
Perionychium
part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe - ANSWER✔✔-free
edge
Living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail - ANSWER✔✔-Hyponychium
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, hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails - ANSWER✔✔-Keratin
1/8" per month - ANSWER✔✔-Normal Rate of Nail growth
4-6 months - ANSWER✔✔-length of time for fingernail to regrow
12-18 months - ANSWER✔✔-length of time for toenail regrowth
technical name for the nail - ANSWER✔✔-Onyx
the study if nail structure and growth - ANSWER✔✔-Onychology
*File
*Cuticle Care
*Massage
*Polish - ANSWER✔✔-Steps to a Basic Manicure
*Square
*Squoval
*Oval
*Round
*Pointed - ANSWER✔✔-Five Basic Nail Shapes
Straight across freed edge, sturdy, corners can break easily or snag on clothing. -
ANSWER✔✔-Square Nail
Combination of square and oval nail. Straight across free edge, with slightly rounded
corners. Sturdy, typically kept shorter. Good choice for active clients. - ANSWER✔✔-
Squoval Nail
Tapered & rounded at tip. Typically worn longer in length. - ANSWER✔✔-Oval Nail
Slightly tapered at tip; more "natural" looking. Typically worn shorter and most
common shape for men. - ANSWER✔✔-Round Nail
Tapered to a slightly rounded tip & tend to be worn longer in length. Tend to break
more easily. - ANSWER✔✔-Pointed Nail
*Effleurage
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Questions and Answers
The pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix - ANSWER✔✔-Mantle
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward from the root
to the nail - ANSWER✔✔-nail matrix
Attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle -
ANSWER✔✔-nail root
Area of the nail on which the nail body rests. - ANSWER✔✔-nail bed
the visible nail area from root to free edge - ANSWER✔✔-nail plate
Half moon shape at base of nail - ANSWER✔✔-lunula
Live tissue at the base of the nail - ANSWER✔✔-Eponychium
the overlapping dead tissue that is loose and pliable around the nail. - ANSWER✔✔-
Cuticle
Tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows - ANSWER✔✔-Nail
grooves
Folds of skin on either side of the nail groove - ANSWER✔✔-Sidewalls
Living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail - ANSWER✔✔-
Perionychium
part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe - ANSWER✔✔-free
edge
Living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail - ANSWER✔✔-Hyponychium
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, hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails - ANSWER✔✔-Keratin
1/8" per month - ANSWER✔✔-Normal Rate of Nail growth
4-6 months - ANSWER✔✔-length of time for fingernail to regrow
12-18 months - ANSWER✔✔-length of time for toenail regrowth
technical name for the nail - ANSWER✔✔-Onyx
the study if nail structure and growth - ANSWER✔✔-Onychology
*File
*Cuticle Care
*Massage
*Polish - ANSWER✔✔-Steps to a Basic Manicure
*Square
*Squoval
*Oval
*Round
*Pointed - ANSWER✔✔-Five Basic Nail Shapes
Straight across freed edge, sturdy, corners can break easily or snag on clothing. -
ANSWER✔✔-Square Nail
Combination of square and oval nail. Straight across free edge, with slightly rounded
corners. Sturdy, typically kept shorter. Good choice for active clients. - ANSWER✔✔-
Squoval Nail
Tapered & rounded at tip. Typically worn longer in length. - ANSWER✔✔-Oval Nail
Slightly tapered at tip; more "natural" looking. Typically worn shorter and most
common shape for men. - ANSWER✔✔-Round Nail
Tapered to a slightly rounded tip & tend to be worn longer in length. Tend to break
more easily. - ANSWER✔✔-Pointed Nail
*Effleurage
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