Across
- 2. Technical term for the natural nail itself
- 6. Thin layer of tissue between the nail plate and the nail bed
- 7. Portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
- 9. Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that become the nail plate
- 10. Hardened keratin plate that sits on top of the underlying nail bed and slowly slides across the nail bed while it grows
- 12. Fold of normal skin that surrounds the nail plate
- 13. Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
- 14. Furrow on each side of the nail
Down
- 1. Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the nail plate and forms a protective barrier that prevents microorganisms from invading and infecting the nail bed
- 3. Dead,colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
- 4. Also called the lateral nail fold, the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
- 5. Whitish, half-moon shape underneath the base of the nail plate
- 7. The natural nail divided into several major parts, including the nail bed, matrix, nail plate, cuticle etc.,
- 8. Living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area
- 11. Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe