Nail Anatomy

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Across
  1. 1. when the nail plate separates from the skin on which it rests
  2. 3. a bruise that forms under the nail after trauma
  3. 5. part of the nail plate that extends past the fingertip or toe
  4. 6. slightly thickened layer of skin between fingertip and free edge
  5. 8. where the nail plate cells are formed
  6. 9. visible part of the matrix at base of nail
  7. 10. dead, colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
Down
  1. 2. a piece of torn skin at the root of the fingernail
  2. 4. causes your nails to be soft and thin
  3. 7. a brown or black color in your nail