Across
- 5. only living, reproducing part of nail
- 6. folds of skin overlapping sides of nail plate for protection
- 7. protects the matrix from infection
- 8. part of the nail that is filed.
- 9. crescent shaped area where the matrix and nail bed meet
- 11. cuticles at side of nail
Down
- 1. skin between the free edge of nail and the skin of fingertip
- 2. deep fold of skin at the base of nail before the cuticle
- 3. visible portion of the nail which rests on the nail bed (fingernail)
- 4. portion of the finger where the nail plate rests. contains nerves, lymph and blood vessels
- 10. cuticle at the base of nail