Nail Care Quiz Study Guide PL

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Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, definitions, and concepts from the Nail Care Quiz study guide.

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Perionychium

Additional or excessive skin that overlaps onto the sides of the nail plate.

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Eponychium

The living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula.

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Cuticle

The small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail.

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Hyponychium

The skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail.

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Nail body

Another term for the nail plate.

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Free edge

The portion of the nail extending beyond the fingertips.

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Nail grooves

Another term for nail slits.

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Nail plate

The translucent portion of the nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge.

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Bed epithelium

A thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed and nail plate.

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Manicures performed on feet

False (manicures are not performed on feet).