nail structure

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Across
  1. 5. living skin at the base of the nail plate
  2. 8. when the nail is abnormal in shape or form
  3. 11. dead colorless tissue attached to the natural nail
  4. 13. folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate
  5. 14. portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
Down
  1. 1. visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin
  2. 2. the tissue bordering the root and sides if the nail
  3. 3. thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate to the bed
  4. 4. tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
  5. 6. slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate
  6. 7. furrow on each side of the nail
  7. 9. part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
  8. 10. hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the natural nail bed
  9. 12. area where the nail plate cells are formed