Nail Structure Key Words

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Across
  1. 2. Technical term for the natural nail itself
  2. 6. Thin layer of tissue between the nail plate and the nail bed
  3. 7. Portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
  4. 9. Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that become the nail plate
  5. 10. Hardened keratin plate that sits on top of the underlying nail bed and slowly slides across the nail bed while it grows
  6. 12. Fold of normal skin that surrounds the nail plate
  7. 13. Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
  8. 14. Furrow on each side of the nail
Down
  1. 1. Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the nail plate and forms a protective barrier that prevents microorganisms from invading and infecting the nail bed
  2. 3. Dead,colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
  3. 4. Also called the lateral nail fold, the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
  4. 5. Whitish, half-moon shape underneath the base of the nail plate
  5. 7. The natural nail divided into several major parts, including the nail bed, matrix, nail plate, cuticle etc.,
  6. 8. Living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area
  7. 11. Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe