The Structure Of The Nails & Contraindications
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Hyponichium - This allows the nail plate to detatch from the nail bed
Slighly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate
Nail Bed - Supplys nourishment to the entire nail unit.
Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows towards the free edge
Free Edge - it ensures the nail bed is covered and therefore protected.
The part of the nail that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
Nail Plate - Protects from trauma
Hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the natural nail bed. Its the most visable and functional part of the natural nail unit
Lunula - Bridges the gap between living cells of the matrix and dead cells of the nail plate
Visable part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin, It is whitish, half moon shaped at the base of the nail.
Cuticle - Provides protection for the tissue that grows new cells.
Dead, colourless tissue attached to the nail plate.
Matrix - to make new fingernails or toenails.
Area where the nail plate cells are formed, this area is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate
Label Your Diagram Of The Nail Plate using the handout.
Aims & Objectives
Aim
- To be able to identify and discuss the structure of the nails and discuss contradiciations that would prevent a nail treatment
Objectives
- Students will be able to recognise and label the structure of the nail
- Explain what each part of the nail is and its function
- Identify contraindications that can occurr that would prevent a nail treatment being carried out