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Name the 5 layers of the epidermis (cornish ladies) - Answer-Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum germinativum. Name 5 the basic layers of the skin - Answer-Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis ( subcutaneous layer), Muscle and Bone What does the epidermis consist of? - Answer-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that created sheets and flattens as they migrate to the surface What does the dermis contain? - Answer-Fibrous connective tissue with blood vessels, sensor...

What type of infection describes paronychia? - Bacteria Severe psoriasis is contra-indicated due to...? - Pitting of the nail plate exposing the nail bed If a client had severely bitten nails, you should...? - focus on cuticle work to expose the nail plate and encourage growth Paronychia is recognised by...? - inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the nail If a client has minor dermatitis, you should...? - focus on the nail area only to avoid irritating the skin Which one of the ...

Skeletal System - Hard frame work of bones that supports and protects the muscles and organs How many bones are in the human body - 206 What are bones made of - Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts Functions of the skeleton - supports body forms blood cells forms joints allows movement protects organs Cranium - protects the brain What makes bones strong - Calcium and Vitamin D Cartilage - Soft and flexible Bone - Dense and strong Hollow space in middle of bone is filled with - bone marrow Co...

Electricity - A form of energy that can be used to produce sound, light, heat, and power Electric current - Flow of electricity along a conductor Conductor - A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it. Conductor material - copper, silver, iron. Insulator - A material that doesn't allow heat to flow through it easily. Insulator material - Rubber, Plastic, Glass, Wood. Electric Wire - Cable which carries energy Rectifier - Apparatus that changes alternating current (AC)...

Frontalis - Location: The Forehead Ability: Raises Eyebrows Orbicularis Oris - Location: The Mouth Ability: Closes The Lips Temporalis - Location: Upper Jaw Ability: Lifts The Mandible Procerus - Location: Bridge Of Nose Ability: Depresses The Eyebrows Orbicularis Oculi - Location: The Eyes Ability: Closes And Opens The Eyes Quadratus Labii Superioris - Location: Sides Of The Upper Lip Ability: Helps Open The Mouth Zygomaticus - Location: Runs Down The Cheek Ability: Lifts The Corne...

Erythema - This is the redness of the skin How would the therapist treat a Burn? - Take the product off immediately and then add cold compression and then use a dry bandage to cover the burn and it should be taken off in 3 days. How can a burn occur? - The wax applied onto the client is too high or waxed to many times? In-grown hairs - This is from wearing tight clothings or if the skin is really tight How can you prevent ingrown hair? - Exfoliate twice a week and moisturise daily

Frontal bone - Top orbit of eye and forehead Temporal bone - Fan shaped temple around the ear Nasal bone - Nose Maxilla - Upper jaw Parietal bone - Back head top Occipital bone - Right at back bottom pull in massage Zygomatic bone - Cheek bone Mandible bone - Jaw strongest bone CRANIUM - Collective name for the skull MANDIBLE - Jaw CLAVICLE - Frount bone top (declitare area) SCAPULA - Back top bone STERNUM - Breath bone (looks like a tie middle)RIBS - 8 ribs HUMERUS - Top arm bone (...

The circulatory system consists of - blood heart arteries veins Blood is - a connective tissue made up of plasma and cells 90% of plasma is - water percentage of plasma in blood - 55% percentage of cells in blood - 45% PH Value of blood is - 7.4 (alkaline) What is the life span of erythrocytes - 120 days Leucocytes - produce white blood cells to fight infection Function of the blood - regulates body temperature prevents loss of fluid transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones and enzyme...

Bacterial infection of the skin. Commonly found around the mouth and on face. Red raised skin, forms small blisters- Honey coloured crust. - Impetigo Bacterial infection of the eye. Inflammation of the mucous membrane, lining inner eye. Red swollen eyes, discharge causes eyes to stick shut, particularly in the morning - Conjunctivitis Bacterial infection of the eye. Starts in one or more follicles of the eyelashes. Small red bump on the edge of eye. Causes irritation - Hordeolum Bacter...

How do clients benefit from an Indian head massage? - helps increase joint movement How should the atmosphere be for a massage? - well ventilated, dimmed lighting and clean, playing relaxing music How does an Indian head massage effect the nervous system? - Soothes or stimulates the nerve endings The following contra- indication will restrict a massage - cysts/boils The following contra- indications will prevent a massage - chemotherapy or radiotherapy During a head massage the skin cells...