Across
- 2. abnormal condition that occurs hen the skin is stretched by the nail plate
- 5. living tissue surrounding the nail plate splits or tears
- 10. hemorrhage caused by trauma of injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries and allow small amounts of blood flow
- 13. whitish discolorations of the nails, usually caused by injury to the matrix area
- 14. blood clot forms under the nail plate, usually due to injuries to the nail bed
Down
- 1. noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal and can curve over free edge
- 3. visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate
- 4. split of brittle nails that have a series of lengthwise ridges giving a rough appearance to the surface of the nail
- 6. increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by an increased curvature of the matrix
- 7. vertical depressions running across the nail plate
- 8. shallower than beau's lines
- 9. darkening of the fingernails or toenails
- 11. a type of highly curved nail, usually caused by injury to the matrix
- 12. result of a habit of chewing the nails or chewing the hardened skin surrounding the nail plate