nails

3. slits or grooves on the sides of the nail that allow growth
5. folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
8. portion of the skin that the nail plate rests upon as it grows out
10. technical term for nails
12. thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed and the nail plate
14. dark purplish discoloration under the nail caused by trauma
15. also known as the Lateral Nail Fold, is the piece of skin that overlaps onto the side of the nail
16. skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail
17. living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula
18. whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail

1. part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate
2. noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal
4. also known as Hangnail, is the split cuticle around the nail
6. part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip
7. the small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail
9. additional or excessive skin that overlaps onto the sides of the nail plate
11. translucent portion of the nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge; sometimes referred to as the nail body
13. cosmetic service for care of the hands, which includes skin and nail care, cosmetic treatments and procedures, polishing techniques and artificial nail applications