What is the average rate of nail plate growth for a normal adult? Right Ans
- 1/8 to 1/10 of and inch per month
Nail Disorder Right Ans - unhealthy condition of the nail that is either
hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit
Beau's Lines Right Ans - Depressions running across the width of the nail
plate; a result of serious illness or injury.
Bruised Nail Bed Right Ans - a condition in which a blood clot forms under
the nail plate, forming a dark purplish spot; this is usually due to a small
physical injury
Discolored Nail Right Ans - Nails turn a variety of colors; may indicate
surface staining, a systemic disorder, or poor blood circulation.
Eggshell Nail Right Ans - Noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more
flexible than normal.
Hangnail Right Ans - A condition in which the living tissue surrounding the
nail plate splits or tears.
Onyx Right Ans - Technical term for nails - composed mainly of keratin
A normal nail should be... Right Ans - Firm, flexible, shiny, and slightly pink
in color
Nails folds Right Ans - Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail
plate
Proximal Nail Fold (PNF) Right Ans - The entire flap of skin covering the
matrix, extending from the edge of the visible nail plate to the first joint of the
finger
Nail Plate Right Ans - Hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the
natural nail bed. It is the most visible and functional part of the natural nail
unit.
, Free Edge Right Ans - Part of the nail plate that extends beyond the
fingertip
Nail Bed Right Ans - Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as
it grows toward the free edge.
Bed Epithelium Right Ans - Thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed
and the nail plate
Matrix Right Ans - Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is
composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate.
Lunula Right Ans - Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath
the living skin; it is the whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail.
Cuticle Right Ans - nonliving colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
Eponychium Right Ans - living skin underneath the PNF found at the nail
plate's base covering the matrix area
Hyponychium Right Ans - Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between
the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate.
Ligament Right Ans - Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or
holds an organ in place
Infected Finger Right Ans - Visible redness, pain, swelling, broken skin, or
pus. Refuse service and refer to a physician.
Leukonychia Right Ans - Whitish spots of discoloration of the nails; usually
caused by minor injury to the nail matrix. They often appear in the nails but
do not indicate disease and will disappear as the nail grows.
Melanonychia Right Ans - Darkening of the fingernails or toenails; may be
seen as a black band within the nail plate, extending from the base to the free
edge.
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