Pivot Point Nail Exam – Nail Theory, Structure, and Disorders Study Guide
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
, Pivot Point Nail Exam – Nail Theory, Structure, and Disorders Study Guide
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
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
, Pivot Point Nail Exam – Nail Theory, Structure, and Disorders Study Guide
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
