Across
- 4. cuticle at the base of the nail
- 6. protects the matrix from infection
- 7. visible portion of nail which rests on nail bed
- 9. cuticle at the sides of the nail
- 10. folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nail plate for protection
Down
- 1. portion of the skin between free edge and fingertip
- 2. deep fold of skin at the base of the nail before the cuticle
- 3. extends beyond the end of the skin of the fingertip
- 5. the only living, reproducing part of the nail
- 8. crescent area where the nail bed and matrix meet
- 10. groove portion of the finger where the nail plate rests