Across
- 3. – The half-moon-shaped, white area at the base of the nail.
- 5. – The skin around the base of the nail.
- 7. Fold – The fold of skin that overlaps the side of the nail.
- 8. Root – The part of the nail matrix that extends under the skin.
Down
- 1. – The dead tissue attached to the nail plate that is removed during a manicure.
- 2. – The part of the nail unit that produces cells for nail growth.
- 4. Edge – The edge of the nail that is filed and shaped.
- 6. Plate – The visible part of the nail that covers the nail bed.
- 7. Bed – The living tissue beneath the nail plate.