Cosmetology State Board Exam 2

Lueconychia is a condition that usually presents:

• white spots/ streaks under the nails

• red patches on the skin

• yellow discoloration of the nails

• brittle nails that break easily

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels and nerves:

• nail plate

• nail body

• nail matrix

• nail fold

If a finger nail is lost/ removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?

• 1-2 months

• 3-6 months

• 6-12 months

• 2-4 weeks

This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated:

• nail root

• nail mantle

• nail matrix

• nail pterygium

The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as:

• epidermis

• hyponychium

• cuticle

• nail bed

Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated.

• nail matrix

• nail bed

• cuticle

• lunula

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the :

• eponychium

• cuticle

• lunula

• matrix

The root and nail matrix are located in this cup/ pocket like structure:

• nail mantle

• nail bed

• cuticle

• lunula

Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:

• nail bed

• nail matrix

• cuticle

• lunula

The Latin/ medical term for nails is:

• onyx

• dermis

• epidermis

• phalanx