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Nail Anatomy & Disorders Flashcards

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  1. What part of the nail protects the nail matrix?

    Answer: Cuticle

    The cuticle protects the nail matrix and keeps it from damage.

  2. Which of the following is a common disorder of the nail?

    Answer: Onychomycosis

    Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that affects the nails.

  3. What is the term for a nail that is abnormally thickened?

    Answer: Onychogryphosis

    Onychauxis is the condition where nails become thick and hard.

  4. What is the visible portion of the nail that extends from the fingertip?

    Answer: Nail plate

    The nail plate is the visible portion of the nail.

  5. What condition causes the nails to become spoon-shaped?

    Answer: Koilonychia

    Koilonychia, or spoon nails, often indicates iron deficiency.

  6. Which part of the nail is responsible for new growth?

    Answer: Matrix

    The nail matrix is where new nail cells are created.

  7. What condition causes a yellowish discoloration in the nails?

    Answer: Yellow nail syndrome

    Yellow nail syndrome can cause yellow discoloration and changes in nail growth.

  8. What is the term for a nail that grows detached from the nail bed?

    Answer: Onycholysis

    Onycholysis refers to the separation of the nail from the nail bed.

  9. What causes onychomycosis in nails?

    Answer: Fungal infections

    Fungal infections, particularly dermatophytes, cause onychomycosis.

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