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Epidermis

The cuticle is composed of layers of the cells of the

1/8’ each month

Nails of adults grow at an average of

Nerve

The matrix is well supplied with blood vessels and

Onyx

The technical term for the nail

Matrix

All growth of the nail takes places from its

Free edge

The part of the nail that extends over the fingertips is called

Lunula

The visible half moon at the base of the nail

Matrix

Nerves, blood and lymph vessels are found in the nail:

Eponychium

The extension of excess cuticle at base of the nail is known as the

Mantle

The deep fold of skin in which the nail root is lodged is called the

Nail grooves

Furrowed edges at the sides of the nail

Free edges

The nail plate extends from the nail root to the

Phalanges

The bones of the fingers are called

Metacarpi

The palm of the hand consists of 5:

Ulna

The large bone on the little finger side of the forearm

Carpus

The wrist bone is called the

Straighten the hand and fingers

The function of the extensor muscles is to

Bend the wrist and fingers

The function of the flexor muscles is to

Little finger side of the arm

The ulnar nerve supples the

Thumb side of the arm

The radial nerve supplies the

Oil

Hangnails are treated by softening the cuticle with

Systemic condition

Furrows in the nails may be caused by

Little finger side of the arm

The ulnar artery supplies the

Thumb side of the arm

The radial artery supples the

Cleansed and sanitized

Before using any manicuring implement, it should be

Poor blood circulation

Blue nails are usually a sign of

Ringworm of the nail

The common term for tinea unguim is

Ingrown nails

Filing deep into nail corners may cause

Dry cuticles

Hangnails are caused by

Systemic

Split nails are often associated with what type of deficiency?

Dryness

Splitting nails are often associated with extreme

Smooth

Normal cuticle that forms around the nail is always