Nail Care – Texas Cosmetology State Board Exam
Master the essential nail care concepts tested on the Texas Cosmetology State Board Exam with these 22 targeted flashcards. Topics include nail anatomy, disorders, manicure procedures, and sanitation protocols. Perfect for cosmetology students preparing for their state licensing exam in Texas.
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Question 1
What is the technical term for the visible part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip?
Answer
The free edge. It is the portion of the nail plate that extends past the end of the finger or toe.
Question 2
What is the name of the whitish, half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail plate?
Answer
The lunula. It is the visible portion of the nail matrix and appears white because the matrix cells are not yet fully keratinized.
Question 3
What structure produces the nail plate and determines its thickness and growth?
Answer
The nail matrix. It contains nerves, lymph vessels, and blood vessels that generate new nail cells.
Question 4
What is the medical term for the living skin at the base of the nail plate that overlaps the lunula?
Answer
The eponychium (cuticle). It seals the space between the nail plate and the skin to prevent pathogens from entering.
Question 5
What is the hyponychium?
Answer
The hyponychium is the thickened skin under the free edge of the nail plate that seals the nail bed and prevents infection.
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