Across
- 5. the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the side of the nail
- 7. active tissue that generates cells which harden as they move outward from nail plate
- 9. study of the structure and growth of the nail
- 10. the part of the nail that extends beyond the finger or toe
- 11. root attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle
- 12. pocket like structure that holds the root to the matrix
- 13. fold of the skin on either side of the nail groove
Down
- 1. live tissue at the base of the nail
- 2. half moon shape at the base of the nail
- 3. the living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail
- 4. overlapping dead tissues that is loose and pliable around the nail
- 6. technical name for the nail
- 8. take on average 12-18months to regrow or grow a new