Across
- 4. What part of the nail unit protects the tips of fingers and toes?
- 6. The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determine the _______, width, and curvature of the nail plate.
- 10. Toenails are ______ than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer.
- 11. ________ can make the nail plate grow thicker.
- 12. What is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows to the free edge?
- 13. The thickened layer of skin that connects the fingertip to the free edge of the nail is the ________.
- 15. The ______ content of a healthy nail is 15-25%
- 17. The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin to create a half-moon shape is the _____.
- 18. If the hyponychium is damaged, _______ under the nail plate is possible.
Down
- 1. The nail plate is made up of a _______ layers.
- 2. The average rate of nail growth in normal adults is one/______ to one/eighth inch per month.
- 3. Do not get confused and cut the eponychium instead of the ______.
- 5. A _____ nail is firm and flexible.
- 7. The lateral nail fold is also known as the ________.
- 8. The PNF is the entire flap of skin that covers the _____.
- 9. It takes 4-6 months for the ________ plates to be replaced.
- 14. What is the technical term for the entire nail unit?
- 16. Cuticle moisturizers are designed for all except the _______.
- 19. The natural nail unit includes the tip to the _____ knuckle.