Nail Anatomy

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Across
  1. 3. This is the living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area. It seals the nail plate to the matrix.
  2. 4. Tissue that attaches the nail bed and matrix to the underlying bone.
  3. 5. A dead tissue that seals and attaches the space between the natural nail plate and living skin.
  4. 7. These are the fingertips or toenails, supporting sensitive flesh and touch sensation.
  5. 8. The part of the nail plate extending over the fingertip.
  6. 9. This area is responsible for producing nail plate cells. It contains matrix cells and extends from under the nail fold at the base of the nail plate.
Down
  1. 1. The soft tissue that protects the emerging nail plate.
  2. 2. This tough protein is found in nails and animal hooves, providing strength and structure.
  3. 3. The outer layer of the skin.
  4. 6. The lunula is the crescent-shaped whitish area at the base of the nail plate.