Struture of the nail

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Across
  1. 5. Hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the natural nail bed. It is the most visible and functional part of the natural nail unit.
  2. 6. Also known as onyx
  3. 7. Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin; it's the whitish, half moon shaped at the base of the nail
  4. 8. Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
  5. 9. Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix
  6. 10. Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
Down
  1. 1. Slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate
  2. 2. The tissue bordering the root and sides of the fingernail or toenail
  3. 3. Where the nail plate cells are formed
  4. 4. Dead, colorless tissue that attached to the natural nail plate
  5. 6. Furrow run alongside on each side of the nail