Nail Structure and Growth

The technical term for the nail is

• lunula

• matrix

• onyx

• mantle

The nail unit consists of basic parts, which are the nail bed, matrix, nail plate, eponychium, hyponychium, and

• cuticle, folds, and free edge

• cuticle, specialized ligaments, and nail folds

• onyx, bed epithelium, and free edge

• cuticle, nail folds, and free edge

The visible portion of the nail that rests on and is attached to the nail bed is called?

• nail root or edge

• nail plate

• nail groove or fold

• free edge or hangnail

The average rate of growth of fingernails in normal adults is

• 1/8 inch per month

• 1/2 inch per month

• 1 inch per month

• 1 1/16 inch per month

The skin that surrounds the nail plate is the

• cuticle

• perionychium

• nail walls

• nail fold

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

• bed epithelium

• cuticle

• eponychium

• free edge

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

• nail body

• nail root

• nail bed

• free edge

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

• nail root

• nail extension

• nail body or plate

• free edge

The hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed is the

• nail extension

• matrix

• nail plate

• lunula

The _____ is the living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area.

• nail bed

• eponychium

• mantle

• hyponychium