Across
- 2. The __________ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed, extending from under the nail fold at the base of the nail plate.
- 4. Some people have short lunulas that may be hidden by the_________ nail fold.
- 5. The lateral nail fold is also referred to as the __________ .
- 8. The skin surrounding the nail plate folds in toward the nail, forming the nail __________ on either side.
- 9. The___________ is the hardened keratin plate that is on top of the nail bed.
- 10. The ___________ is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge.
Down
- 1. The natural nail is composed mainly of the same fiber protein found in_______________.
- 3. The ___________ is the portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge.
- 6. The__________is the living skin underneath the proximal nail fold at the base of the plate.
- 7. The __________ is the colorless tissue attached to the nail plate.