Across
- 2. living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area
- 5. thin the layer of tissue that attaches to the nail plate
- 6. visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin.
- 7. also known as the lateral nail fold is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
Down
- 1. lightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.
- 3. area where the nail plate cells have formed is composed of matrix cells that produce nail plate.
- 4. tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.