Struture of the nail
Across
- 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.
- 6. Also known as onyx
- 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
- 8. Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
- 9. Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix
- 10. Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
Down
- 1. Slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate
- 2. The tissue bordering the root and sides of the fingernail or toenail
- 3. Where the nail plate cells are formed
- 4. Dead, colorless tissue that attached to the natural nail plate
- 6. Furrow run alongside on each side of the nail