The technical term for the natural nail is...

The nail unit consists of basic parts: the matrix, nail bed, nail plate and:

The visible portion of the nail that rests upon, and is attached to, the nail bed is called the

The average rate of growth of adult finger nails is

The skin that surrounds the nail plate is the 

The thin layer of tissue between the nail plate and the nail bed is the:

The blood vessels that provide nourishment for growth of the nail are found in the:

The end portion of the nail plate that reaches over the fingertip is called

The hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed is the

Extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail which partly overlaps the lunula is called the

If the matrix is healthy, after a nail lost through injury, it will be replaced in _________ months.

The thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail bed to the nail plate

The nail plate is constructed of approximately how many layers of nail cells?

The water content of the nail is between

The water content of the nail directly affects the nails:

Which fingernail grows the fastest?

Which fingernail grows the slowest?

If a toenail is lost through injury, how long will it take to replace?

The dead tissue that tightly adheres to the natural nail plate

The tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place consists of:

Who should clients be referred to if they have nails or skin that is infected, inflamed, or swollen?

Which nail condition has blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate?

What are nails that are noticeably thin, with a white nail plate and are more flexible that normal nails?

Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are a result of a major illness or injury are?

Redness, pain and swelling are signs of what?

When minor damage to the matrix produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails

When a dark band within the nail plate extends from the base to the free edge due to the increased pigmentation

What are split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and a rough appearance on the surface of the nail?

What is a highly curved nail caused by injury to the matrix or inherited? (Commonly called the folded nail)

Ridges running vertically down to the natural plate are caused by what?

What are parasites that under some conditions can cause infections to the feet and hands?

In the early stages a bacterial infection of the nail plate can be identified as a

The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections. (incorrectly called mold)

What is the general term for any deformity or disease of the nails?

What causes inflammation of the nail matrix followed by the shedding of the natural nail plate?

What causes lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without shedding?

Onychomadesis is the separation and falling off of a nail plate and can be traced to what?

Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate is an indication of what?

AKA the onyx

When the nail is abnormal in shape or form.

The tissue bordering the root and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

What protein is in the natural nail?

A nail condition that is safe to work with in the salon is...

For a client with ridges, its helpful to carefully buff the nail and apply a:

Onychocryptosis is commonly called: