Across
- 1. must be treated gently so an infection does not occur under the nail plate
- 4. part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
- 6. is composed mainly of keratin
- 7. is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
- 9. visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin
- 11. what time of the year do nail plates grow the fastest
- 12. is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
- 13. normal color for a healthy nail
- 14. part of the natural nail unit that protects the tips of the fingers and toes
- 16. nail that grows the slowest
- 17. the lateral nail fold is also known as...
Down
- 2. nail grows the fastest
- 3. includes the tip to the first knuckle
- 5. proximal nail fold is the entire flap of skin that covers what?
- 8. helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows
- 10. what can make the nail plate grow thicker
- 15. thicker than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer