105.2 Integumentary System (Nails)

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Across
  1. 3. this part of the nail attached to the matrix at the base of the nail under the skin
  2. 5. also known as the nail body is the visable part of the nail
  3. 6. proximal nail fold, pocket like structure that holds the root and matrix
  4. 7. this part of the nail is where the nail rests
  5. 9. the live tissue at the base of the nail
  6. 11. half moon shape at the base of the nail
  7. 12. overlapping dead tissue that is loose and pliable around the nail
  8. 14. where nails originate, contains lymph, blood vessels, and nerves that are pushed out from the nail root
Down
  1. 1. folds of skin on either side of the nail groove
  2. 2. the part of the nail that extends beyond and protects the tip of fingers and toes
  3. 4. the study of the structure and growth of the nails
  4. 5. the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail
  5. 8. is the living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail
  6. 10. grooves the tracks on either side of the nail that it moves on as it grows
  7. 13. nails are made of this type of kertatin