Across
- 4. The tissue bordering the root and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
- 6. Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area
- 8. Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
Down
- 1. Also known as lateral nail fold; the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
- 2. Dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate.
- 3. Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin; it is the whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail.
- 5. Slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate.
- 7. Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate.