Nail Structure and Care Quiz

The is the hard protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes.

• eponychium

• cuticle

• natural nail

• matrix

The natural nail is an appendage of the skin and is part of the system.

• digestive

• endocrine

• excretory

• integumentary

The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the:

• epithelial

• matrix

• plate

• onyx

The nail is composed mainly of , the fiber-shaped protein found in skin and hair.

• melanin

• keratin

• cortisone

• cuticle

The nail folds form the nail on each side of the nail.

• matrices

• grooves

• cuticles

• epithelials

The is 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

• nail folds

• proximal nail fold

• free edge.

The is the living skin underneath the proximal nail fold found at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area.

• eponychium

• matrix

• cuticle

• free edge

Complete replacement of the nail plate takes about:

• one to two months

• two to four months

• four to six months

• six to eight months

The average rate of nail plate growth in the normal adult is about per month.

• 1⁄4” to 1⁄3”

• 1⁄25” to 1⁄15”

• 1⁄10” to 1⁄8”

• 1” to 11⁄2”

As a nail technician you are licensed to:

• perform beauty and cosmetic services on consumers

• diagnose nail disease

• treat damaged nails

• perform services on diseased nails