New York Nail Technician License Practice Test

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Which part of the skin surrounds the entire nail?

Cuticle
Perionychium
Eponychium
Lunula

The correct answer is: Perionychium

The perionychium is indeed the correct answer as it refers to the area of skin that surrounds the entire nail, which includes both the nail plate and its surrounding tissues. This structure serves as a protective barrier for the delicate areas underneath the nail and plays a critical role in maintaining nail health. The cuticle, while related to nail care, is specifically the dead skin that overlaps the base of the nail, not the entire surrounding area. The eponychium is often confused with the cuticle but is actually the living skin at the base of the nail that protects against infection. The lunula is the visible part of the matrix at the base of the nail, contributing to nail growth, but does not encompass the entire nail area as the perionychium does. Understanding these definitions helps clarify the relationships between various parts of the nail and surrounding structures.