Nail Structure and Growth Review

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Across
  1. 4. What part of the nail unit protects the tips of fingers and toes?
  2. 6. The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determine the _______, width, and curvature of the nail plate.
  3. 10. Toenails are ______ than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer.
  4. 11. ________ can make the nail plate grow thicker.
  5. 12. What is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows to the free edge?
  6. 13. The thickened layer of skin that connects the fingertip to the free edge of the nail is the ________.
  7. 15. The ______ content of a healthy nail is 15-25%
  8. 17. The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin to create a half-moon shape is the _____.
  9. 18. If the hyponychium is damaged, _______ under the nail plate is possible.
Down
  1. 1. The nail plate is made up of a _______ layers.
  2. 2. The average rate of nail growth in normal adults is one/______ to one/eighth inch per month.
  3. 3. Do not get confused and cut the eponychium instead of the ______.
  4. 5. A _____ nail is firm and flexible.
  5. 7. The lateral nail fold is also known as the ________.
  6. 8. The PNF is the entire flap of skin that covers the _____.
  7. 9. It takes 4-6 months for the ________ plates to be replaced.
  8. 14. What is the technical term for the entire nail unit?
  9. 16. Cuticle moisturizers are designed for all except the _______.
  10. 19. The natural nail unit includes the tip to the _____ knuckle.