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WorksheetsNail Structure Ch 9
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
A normal, healthy nail surface _____________.
is completely inflexible
is shiny and smooth
has a spotted surface
is white and opaque
The portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge is called the ____________.
nail bed
matrix
ligament
cuticle
The __________ is the whitish, half-moon shape underneath the base of the nail.
lunula
sidewall
root
free edge
The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is the __________ .
free edge
bed epithelium
matrix
sidewall
A ________ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.
ligament
muscle
tendon
nerve
The ________ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
sidewall
nail groove
hyponychium
eponychium
As long as the __________ is nourished and healthy, new nail plate cells will be created.
lateral nail fold
lunula
matrix
nail plate
Ordinarily, replacement of a natural fingernail takes about ______________.
six to twelve months
four to six months
six to eight months
two to eight months
the nail growth rate on the _______ is typically the slowest.
the thumb
middle finger
pinkie finger
index finger
The nail has a water content between _______
10 to 15 Percent
1 to 5 percent
20 to 45 percent
15 to 25 percent
The natural nail is an appendage of the ________.
dermis
epidermis
skin
skeletal system
The appearance of the nails can reflect the general health of the __________.
body
skin
muscular system
skeletal system
The ____________ is relatively porous and wil allow water to pass through it.
nail bed
matrix
nail plate
eponychium
The matrix contains __________.
muscles and blood vessels
nerves, lymph and blood vessels
water and muscles
water, ligaments and blood vessels
Tissue that adheres directly to the natural nail plate but which can be removed with gentle scraping is the __________.
perionychium
hyponychium
eponychium
cuticle
Cosmetologists are allowed to gently ____________ the eponychium.
cut
trim
push back
file
Cuticle moisturizers, softeners and conditioners are actually designed for the eponychium, _______ and hyponychium.
cuticle
nail plate
lateral sidewalls
lunula
Toenails are thicker than fingernails because the ______ of the toenail is longer that that of the fingernail.
nail bed
matrix
lunula
eponychium
Unlike healthy hair, healthy nails are not ____________ periodically.
cut
cleaned
shed
maintained
It takes about ______ for toenails to be fully replaced.
three to six months
six to nine months
nine to twelve months
twelve to fifteen months
The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate covering the matrix are is the _____________ .
eponychium
hyponychium
cuticle
lunula
The thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate and the naild bed is the ___________ .
bed eponychium
bed epithelium
onyx
lateral nail fold
The slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plates is the ____________.
epithelium
eponychium
sidewall
hyponychium
The dead colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is known as the nail _____________ .
bed
fold
cuticle
groove
The ________ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed.
cuticle
lunula
matrix
free edge
What is the technical term for the natural nail?
Lunula
Onyx
Matrix
Mantle
The hardened keratin structure covering the nail bed is the __________.
nail extension
lunula
nail plate
matrix
The end portion of the nail plate that reaches over the fingertip is called the _________.
free edge
nail root
nail extension
nail fold
The blood vessels that provide nourishment for growth of the nail are found in the __________.
nail body
nail root
free edge
nail bed
The nail unit consists of basic parts, which are the nail bed, matrix, nail plate, and __________.
onyx, bed epithelium, nail folds, specialized ligaments, and free edge
cuticle, folds, ligaments, lunula, onyx, bed epithelium, and free edge
cuticle, eponychium, perionychium, hyponychium, specialized ligaments, and nail folds
onyx, cuticle, nail folds, eponychium, hyponychium, and free edge
The skin that surrounds the nail plate is known as the __________.
cuticle
nail fold
nail wall
perionychium
The dead tissue that tightly adheres to the natural nail plate is the __________.
cuticle
eponychium
ligament
hyponychium
The average rate of growth of fingernails in normal adults per month is __________.
1/2"
1/16"
1/10"
1/4"
__________ is the tissue bordering the root and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
Perionychium
Hyponychium
Bed epithelium
Eponychium
Body of Nail
Visible attached portion of nail
The portion of the nail that grows out away from the body
The part that is embedded in the skin and adheres to an epithelial nail bed
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Free Edge of Nail
Visible attached portion of nail
The portion of the nail that grows out away from the body
The part that is embedded in the skin and adheres to an epithelial nail bed
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Nail Root
Visible attached portion of nail
The portion of the nail that grows out away from the body
The part that is embedded in the skin and adheres to an epithelial nail bed
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Nail Bed
Visible attached portion of nail
The portion of the nail that grows out away from the body
The part that is embedded in the skin and adheres to an epithelial nail bed
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Proximal Fold
An opaque white crescent at proximal end of nail
Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
Skin on side of nail
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Lunule
An opaque white crescent at proximal end of nail
Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
Skin on side of nail
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Cuticle
An opaque white crescent at proximal end of nail
Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail body
Skin on side of nail
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
Lateral Folds
An opaque white crescent at proximal end of nail
Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail body
Skin on side of nail
The part of the nail beneath the body and root
Edge that covers the nail root
