Milady ch 9 Nail structure and Growth

Front

A normal, healthy nail surface _______.

Back

Is shiny and smooth

Front

The ______ is the whitish, half moon shape underneath the base of the nail wall.

Back

Lunula

Front

The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is the _______.

Back

Free edge

Front

As long as the _______ is nourished and healthy , new nail plate cells will be created.

Back

Matrix

Front

Ordinarily, replacement of a natural fingernail takes about _______.

Back

4-6 months

Front

The nail growth rate on the ______ is typically the slowest.

Back

Thumb

Front

The nail has a water content between _______.

Back

15-25%

Front

The appearance of the nail can reflect the general health of the _____.

Back

Body

Front

The ____ is relatively porous and will allow water to pass through it.

Back

Nail plate

Front

The matrix contains ______.

Back

Nerves, lymph, and blood vessels