Nail Structure and Growth

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Across
  1. 5. extends over the fingertip
  2. 10. when the nail is abnormal in shape and form
  3. 11. dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate
  4. 12. is known as the onyx
  5. 13. known as lateral nail fold
  6. 14. tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones and holds organs in place
  7. 16. thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate
  8. 17. the tissue bordering the root and sides of the fingernail or toenail
Down
  1. 1. half moon shape at the base of the nail
  2. 2. thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate and the nail bed
  3. 3. folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
  4. 4. where the nail plate cells are formed
  5. 6. living skin at the base of the natural nail plate covering the matrix area
  6. 7. several major parts, including the nail plate, bed, matrix, cuticle eponychium, perionychium, hyponychium, ligaments, and nail folds
  7. 8. living skin that supports the nail plate
  8. 9. hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the nail bed
  9. 15. furrow on each side of the nail