bones of the palm of the hand; parts of the hand containing five bones between the carpus
and phalanges
the area where the nail plate cells are formed and extends from under the nail fold at the
base of the nail plate
to prevent the spread of communicable disease, it is imperative to __________ before and
after each client
the wrist; a flexible joint composed of a group of eight small, irregular bones held together
by ligaments
Term 2 of 105
Pétrissage
rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin
lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue
various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another
fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body
,Term 3 of 105
Nail Psoriasis
nail surface pitting, roughness, onycholysis, and bed discolorations either randomly or
evenly spaced
unhealthy condition of the nail that is either hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the
nail unit
all disinfectant containers must be ________ when not in use to prevent contamination and
evaporation
bones of the palm of the hand; parts of the hand containing five bones between the carpus
and phalanges
Definition 4 of 105
the average rate of nail plate growth in the normal adult is about ________ per month
1/10" to 1/8"
1/4" to 1/2"
1/16" to 1/32"
1/2" to 3/4"
Definition 5 of 105
there are numerous blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles as well
as __________
Melanocytes
Epidermal Cells
Arrector Pili Muscles
Sebaceous Glands
,Term 6 of 105
Natural Nails
without _______, polish would not harden to the shape of the nail
hard, protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes
lower-grit files must be used with caution and are generally not used on natural nails
hard, protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes
Definition 7 of 105
The human body is about ____ percent water
60
Concentric Bits
Matrix
Muscle Tissue
Definition 8 of 105
extensor muscles of the wrist are involved in bending the wrist
Belly
Flexors
Adductors
Extensors
, Term 9 of 105
Ligament
unhealthy condition of the nail that is either hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the
nail unit
you must be careful not to ______ a disease or disorder in any way
this area contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish the matrix cells
tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
Definition 10 of 105
supplies nutrients and oxygen to the skin
Plasma
Ligament
Skin
Blood
Term 11 of 105
Onychophagy
athletes foot
ingrown nails
bruised nails
bitten nails
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