nail structure

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Across
  1. 2. living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area
  2. 5. thin the layer of tissue that attaches to the nail plate
  3. 6. visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin.
  4. 7. also known as the lateral nail fold is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
Down
  1. 1. lightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.
  2. 3. area where the nail plate cells have formed is composed of matrix cells that produce nail plate.
  3. 4. tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.