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Anatomy of Nails Quiz

#1

What is the scientific term for the study of nails?

Onychology
Explanation

Study of nails.

#2

Which layer of the skin do nails originate from?

Epidermis
Explanation

Outer layer of skin.

#3

What is the function of the lunula?

To protect the nail matrix
Explanation

Protects the nail matrix.

#4

What is the medical term for ingrown nails?

Onychocryptosis
Explanation

Ingrown nails.

#5

Which part of the nail extends beyond the fingertip?

Free edge
Explanation

Nail part beyond fingertip.

#6

What is the term for the whitish half-moon shape at the base of the nail?

Lunula
Explanation

Whitish half-moon base.

#7

What is the technical name for the cuticle of the nail?

Eponychium
Explanation

Cuticle of the nail.

#8

What protein is the primary component of nails?

Keratin
Explanation

Primary nail protein.

#9

Which of the following is a common cause of brittle nails?

Nutritional deficiencies
Explanation

Nutritional deficiency causes.

#10

What is the term for the surgical removal of a nail?

Onychectomy
Explanation

Surgical nail removal.

#11

What is the condition characterized by the separation of the nail from the nail bed?

Onycholysis
Explanation

Nail separation from bed.

#12

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with spoon-shaped nails?

Vitamin B12
Explanation

Vitamin B12 deficiency.

#13

What condition is characterized by the inflammation of the nail matrix?

Onychia
Explanation

Inflammation of nail matrix.

#14

Which nail disorder is characterized by a concave shape?

Koilonychia
Explanation

Concave nail shape.

#15

What is the term for the medical specialty that focuses on nail disorders?

Onychology
Explanation

Specialty focusing on nails.

#16

Which of the following is a common cause of green discoloration of nails?

Bacterial infection
Explanation

Bacterial infection cause.

#17

Which of the following is a condition where there is a splitting or layering of the nail plate?

Onychorrhexis
Explanation

Nail plate splitting.

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