Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of using an electric
file?
a. | Saves time | b. | Allows you to shape the nail more
consistently | c. | Allows you to perform more precise maintenance | d. | Creates more
difficulty in refining your work |
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Which of the following is NOT a place listed where electric training can be
found?
a. | Publicly held classes | b. | Workshops | c. | Trade
shows | d. | Industry manufacturers |
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Your instructor is teaching about electric files. A student, Belle, asks if
it's necessary to use electric files and if she could stick with traditional filing. How might
your instructor respond?
a. | Electric filing is only necessary for those who do not like traditional
filing. | b. | Electric filing should only be done by those who cannot get consistent results with
traditional filing. | c. | Electric files are a necessary tool when
offering nail enhancements and pedicures in the salon. | d. | Electric filing requires additional insurance
so should only be done by those who are willing to get it. |
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What is the range of RPMs for electric files?
a. | 1,000–5,000 RPMs | b. | 2,500–20,000 RPMs | c. | 5,000–35,000
RPMs | d. | 10,000–40,000 RPMs |
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What should you be looking for in your machine when you use MOSTLY enhancement
products such as liquid and powder systems or UV/LED hard gel products?
a. | A more powerful machine, with higher RPMs | b. | A more powerful
machine, with lower RPMs | c. | A less powerful machine, with higher
RPMs | d. | The power of the machine doesn't matter as long as the RPMs are
high. |
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Which size is intended for professional nail bits?
a. | 1/8" | b. | 1/16" | c. | 1/24" | d. | 1/32" |
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_______________ is understood as the power of a machine or its ability to keep
turning when you are applying pressure during filing.
a. | Torque | b. | RPM | c. | Tolerance | d. | Flute |
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8.
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When considering a comfortable handpiece, which of the following should you
consider?
a. | Weight | b. | Size | c. | Shape | d. | Weight, size, and
shape |
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What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?
a. | The pedal works like the engine in a car. | b. | The pedal works like
the accelerator in a car. | c. | The pedal works like the dashboard in a
car. | d. | The pedal works like the wipers in a car. |
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10.
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Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive electric file. What should you
do?
a. | If you cannot afford a high-quality machine, borrow one until you can purchase your
own. | b. | Buy whatever machine you can afford; they all basically work the
same. | c. | Purchase a less expensive machine, and invest in a higher-quality machine
later. | d. | Do not waste your money until you are able to buy a high-quality
machine. |
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11.
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Steph is complaining about dust getting inside her file. What should you tell
her?
a. | Tell her to look into a closed-casings handpiece. | b. | Tell her to look
into an open-casings handpiece. | c. | Tell her to look into her
warranty. | d. | Tell her to get a machine with higher RPMs. |
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12.
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Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits?
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13.
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Which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser, with grits ranging from coarse to
fine?
a. | Silicone | b. | Diamond | c. | Swiss
carbide | d. | Carbide |
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Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners?
a. | Silicone | b. | Diamond | c. | Swiss
carbide | d. | Carbide |
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Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to
enhance filing?
a. | Silicone | b. | Diamond | c. | Swiss
carbide | d. | Carbide |
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16.
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Which type of bit was designed to use sideways to carve a “V” into
the smile line area?
a. | Tapered barrel | b. | Prepper | c. | French
fill | d. | Pedicure |
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Which type of bit is designed with a flat top and is used to shape the top
surface of the nail enhancement on small nails at a flat angle?
a. | Tapered barrel | b. | Prepper | c. | French
fill | d. | Pedicure |
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What is the suggested speed for surface work?
a. | No filing | b. | Slow | c. | Medium | d. | Fast |
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What is the suggested speed for cuticle work?
a. | No filing | b. | Slow | c. | Medium | d. | Fast |
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What is the suggested speed for maintenance?
a. | No filing | b. | Slow | c. | Medium | d. | Fast |
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21.
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To remove hard gels, you can use a diamond bit with a _______ grit.
a. | hard | b. | medium | c. | medium or
fine | d. | fine |
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22.
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To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _______ grit.
a. | hard | b. | medium | c. | medium or
fine | d. | fine |
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23.
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What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel
or acrylic product?
a. | Low | b. | Low to medium | c. | Medium | d. | Medium to high |
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24.
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Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by ______.
a. | 25–50% | b. | 50–75% | c. | 70–80% | d. | 80–90% |
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Pedicure bits come in varying types and materials. Which is NOT one of
them?
a. | Diamond | b. | Sapphire | c. | Ruby | d. | Emerald |
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26.
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What is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?
a. | Clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions. | b. | Dry the
feet. | c. | Use a medium-grit bit and run over callused areas. | d. | Clean and disinfect
bits. |
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What is the first step of electric filing for pedicures?
a. | Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions. | b. | Dry the
feet. | c. | Use a medium-grit bit, and run over callused areas. | d. | Clean and disinfect
bits. |
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____________ can occur when the bit is too close to the skin, you are using an
improper angle of the bit, or the bit is too large.
a. | Microshattering | b. | Grabbing | c. | Heat
buildup | d. | Rings of fire |
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______________ is/are caused by holding barrel bits at the wrong angle and
pressing down on the front or top edge of the bit during maintenance services.
a. | Microshattering | b. | Grabbing | c. | Heat
buildup | d. | Rings of fire |
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30.
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________________ can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric
file.
a. | Microshattering | b. | Grabbing | c. | Heat
buildup | d. | Rings of fire |
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31.
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Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?
a. | Graduate grits from coarsest to finest. | b. | Graduate grits from
finest to coarsest. | c. | Use buffing cream prior to using a hand
file. | d. | Use a hard sanding sleeve. |
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32.
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Make sure to keep the _________ parallel to the nail.
a. | flute | b. | bit | c. | handpiece | d. | file |
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33.
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Turn the client's hand to ________ along the sides of the product.
a. | clean | b. | buff | c. | polish | d. | file |
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34.
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AVOID applying pressure down when ________; compensate for pressure with
speed.
a. | cleaning | b. | buffing | c. | polishing | d. | filing |
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35.
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Lift the ______ frequently when filing to AVOID causing heat.
a. | flute | b. | bit | c. | handpiece | d. | file |
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36.
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Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the ______.
a. | flute | b. | bit | c. | handpiece | d. | file |
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37.
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What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail
technician?
a. | Create realistic-looking French manicures | b. | Create longer,
stronger nails | c. | Create nail looks that last for multiple weeks | d. | Create clean,
healthy-looking nails |
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What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase
strength and beauty?
a. | Nail enhancement | b. | Nail tip | c. | Nail
form | d. | Nail extension |
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39.
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How many ways are there to create a nail extension?
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40.
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A tip or a form is used to do what?
a. | Create a nail enhancement | b. | Create a nail extension | c. | Create a nail
shape | d. | Create a dry manicure |
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41.
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How would you make sure nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the
nail plate?
a. | Use quality nail-enhancement products. | b. | Ensure that the client has not had any type of
nail enhancement for 4 to 6 weeks to let the nail heal. | c. | Make sure the nail
has been filed properly. | d. | Make sure the nail is clean and free of
moisture. |
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42.
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Dominique notices a client, whom she has never seen before, walk into the salon.
The client asks for a nail extension service but doesn't have an appointment. Dominique has time
to assist the client but not as much time as she would like to have. What should Dominique do?
a. | Perform a dry manicure. | b. | Ask the client to soak her hands in water while
Dominique assists another client. | c. | Skip the cuticle removal part of the
process. | d. | Suggest the client make an appointment for a basic
manicure. |
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What term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to
prepare the cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water?
a. | Wet | b. | Dry | c. | Basic | d. | Complex |
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When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.
a. | nail plate | b. | proximal nail fold | c. | ventral
floor | d. | lateral folds |
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45.
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Which is the LAST step in preparing the nail for nail extensions?
a. | Applying the nail dehydrator | b. | Applying the nail cleanser | c. | Buffing the
nail | d. | Removing the cuticle |
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What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
a. | Forms | b. | Nail adhesive | c. | Overlay | d. | Nail tips |
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__________ are/is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
a. | Forms | b. | Nail adhesive | c. | Overlay | d. | Nail tips |
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48.
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Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a _______.
a. | well | b. | dip | c. | crack | d. | divot |
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49.
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Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
a. | Partial well | b. | Full coverage | c. | Full
well | d. | French tip |
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50.
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What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being
cut?
a. | Resin | b. | Enhancement snips | c. | Adhesive | d. | Tip cutter |
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51.
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Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a
client. He notices that Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks
Laura about it, what explanation might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?
a. | It can increase the well. | b. | It can gouge the nail plate and damage
it. | c. | It creates unnatural looking nails. | d. | It would cause a visible line where the natural
nail stops and the tip begins. |
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___________ are/is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a
guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length.
a. | Forms | b. | Nail adhesive | c. | Overlay | d. | Nail tips |
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53.
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Identify the type of nail form that can be made of aluminum.
a. | Disposable | b. | Reusable | c. | Mylar | d. | Recycled |
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54.
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How many basic types of forms are there?
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55.
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Which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count?
a. | Disposable | b. | Reusable | c. | Natural | d. | Recycled |
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56.
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Which type of nail form is usually sold in a 10-piece container?
a. | Disposable | b. | Reusable | c. | Natural | d. | Recycled |
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Which of the following is an advantage of nail forms?
a. | They are strong. | b. | They are easy to keep in
place. | c. | They are natural looking. | d. | They are long
lasting. |
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58.
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Almond nails are similar to what other nail shape?
a. | Squoval | b. | Round | c. | Oval | d. | Ballerina |
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59.
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Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape?
a. | Squoval | b. | Round | c. | Oval | d. | Ballerina |
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60.
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Which type of nail has an edge that usually mimics the cuticle line and may be
slightly tapered in on the sides?
a. | Squoval | b. | Round | c. | Oval | d. | Ballerina |
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What type of nail shape is similar to square nails but has a soft, round shape
with rounded corners?
a. | Squoval | b. | Round | c. | Oval | d. | Ballerina |
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What type of nail shape would you suggest if your client likes a square nail
shape but wants a softer corner?
a. | Squoval | b. | Round | c. | Oval | d. | Ballerina |
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63.
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Which nail type resembles a long skinny carrot?
a. | Ballerina | b. | Stiletto | c. | Oval | d. | Squoval |
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64.
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For which of the following nail types would you allow the form sides to come
straight out from the natural nail grooves and open to a large circle?
a. | Round | b. | Oval | c. | Almond | d. | Ballerina |
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65.
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For which of the following nail types would you allow the form to come to a
point at the end, with only a pinhole circle at the opening?
a. | Round | b. | Oval | c. | Squoval | d. | Square |
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66.
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When should you shape the nail tip?
a. | Before you blend down the contact area | b. | After you blend down the contact
area | c. | Either before or after you blend down the contact area | d. | Blending down the
contact area is the very last step. |
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67.
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Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides?
a. | They can be thick. | b. | They can be rough. | c. | They can curve
up. | d. | They can dip. |
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68.
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What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free
edge?
a. | Undersides | b. | Apex arch | c. | Stress
area | d. | C-curve |
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The highest point in the nail is known as the what?
a. | Undersides | b. | Apex arch | c. | Stress
area | d. | C-curve |
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70.
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What shape is the apex?
a. | Round | b. | Square | c. | Squoval | d. | Oval |
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71.
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The _______________ should be even and match in length from nail to nail on all
fingers.
a. | undersides | b. | apex arch | c. | stress
area | d. | C-curve |
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72.
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How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?
a. | Make the nail enhancement pliable. | b. | Make sure the nail enhancement is
short. | c. | Round the nail enhancement. | d. | Make the nail enhancement
thin. |
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73.
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What is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa?
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74.
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Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements
are even?
a. | Index | b. | Middle | c. | Ring | d. | Pinkie |
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75.
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What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the
hand?
a. | Undersides | b. | Apex arch | c. | Stress
area | d. | C-curve |
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