Nail Technician Exam elaboration | A+ Verified answers
curette ****a metal tool with a tiny scooped bowl on one or both ends that is used to
remove built-up dirt and film on the nail plate and along the soft tissues of the nail bed
hangnails (age nails) ****area of the cuticle that have split due to dryness, natural
damage, or improper care of the cuticle
merkel nerve endings ****sensory receptors that detect displacement of skin increasing
tactile sensory information from the skin contact as well as detecting smal, sharp points
that penetrate skin
onychatrophia ****a nail disease characterized by atrophy of the nail
strata ****the four to five sublayers of the epidermis
swiss carbide ****electronic nail file bits made from a higher quality metal and that
usually have rounded edges
polymer ****a chain of monomers that have strengthened
nail grooves ****the areas underneath the sides of the cuticular system in which the
nails are pushed along
integumentary system ****a collection of organs (primarily the skin and its accessory
structures) glands, and vessels that provide coverage and protection to the human body
cuticular system ****the system of skin that overlaps the nail at its base and around its
lower edges, it is comprised of the cuticle, the hyponicium, and the eponyicium
base coat ****this si the colorless coat that protects the nail plate from being stained by
the dye in nail polish while also providing a strong base for the nail polish to adhere to
cuticle nipper ****the shape of this implement allows its edges to slide across the top of
the nail and cut away cuticle at the base of the nail
hypertrophy ****characterized by an irregular growth direction or thickening of the nail,
usually resulting from an injury
linen wraps ****fabric nail wraps that are thicker than silk wraps and require more coats
of resin to adhere completely
nail hardeners ****these are various products that bind to nails in order to lend them
strength. they are used underneath the base coat of nail polish
curette ****a metal tool with a tiny scooped bowl on one or both ends that is used to
remove built-up dirt and film on the nail plate and along the soft tissues of the nail bed
hangnails (age nails) ****area of the cuticle that have split due to dryness, natural
damage, or improper care of the cuticle
merkel nerve endings ****sensory receptors that detect displacement of skin increasing
tactile sensory information from the skin contact as well as detecting smal, sharp points
that penetrate skin
onychatrophia ****a nail disease characterized by atrophy of the nail
strata ****the four to five sublayers of the epidermis
swiss carbide ****electronic nail file bits made from a higher quality metal and that
usually have rounded edges
polymer ****a chain of monomers that have strengthened
nail grooves ****the areas underneath the sides of the cuticular system in which the
nails are pushed along
integumentary system ****a collection of organs (primarily the skin and its accessory
structures) glands, and vessels that provide coverage and protection to the human body
cuticular system ****the system of skin that overlaps the nail at its base and around its
lower edges, it is comprised of the cuticle, the hyponicium, and the eponyicium
base coat ****this si the colorless coat that protects the nail plate from being stained by
the dye in nail polish while also providing a strong base for the nail polish to adhere to
cuticle nipper ****the shape of this implement allows its edges to slide across the top of
the nail and cut away cuticle at the base of the nail
hypertrophy ****characterized by an irregular growth direction or thickening of the nail,
usually resulting from an injury
linen wraps ****fabric nail wraps that are thicker than silk wraps and require more coats
of resin to adhere completely
nail hardeners ****these are various products that bind to nails in order to lend them
strength. they are used underneath the base coat of nail polish
