Nail Structure and Growth

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Across
  1. 2. Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
  2. 6. When the nail is abnormal in shape or form
  3. 8. AKA lateral nail fold; the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
  4. 10. Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
  5. 11. Thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate and the nail bed
  6. 13. Area where the nail plate cells are formed
  7. 14. Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip if the finger or toe
  8. 16. The tissue bordering the root and sides of the fingernail or toenail
  9. 17. Slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate
Down
  1. 1. Composed of several major parts of the fingernail
  2. 3. Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin; half-moon shaped
  3. 4. AKA onyx; the hard protective plate is composed mainly of keratin
  4. 5. The most visible and functionable part of the natural nail plate
  5. 7. Furrow on each side of the nail
  6. 9. Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
  7. 12. Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area
  8. 15. Dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate