Across
- 2. The nail __ is about 1/10" a month.
- 4. Thick layer of skin that lies beneath the free edge of the nail plate.
- 7. Fold of normal skin that surround the nail plate.
- 10. Toe __ nails are thicker and harder.
- 11. Healthy nail should be whitish and.
- 14. Hard protective plate of the nail-made of keratin.
- 18. Thin layer of tissue between nail plate and nail bed.
- 20. There are __ various types of nail shapes.
- 21. All anatomical parts of the fingernail necessary to produce the natural nail plate.
- 23. Hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed.
- 24. Take 9 months to 1 year to grow back.
- 25. Tough fibrous tissue-connects bones.
Down
- 1. Helps nails grow.
- 3. Nail care brings interest because of the many creative__ they present.
- 5. Slit or furrow on the sides of the nail.
- 6. Area where nail is formed.
- 8. Technical term for nail of the fingers or toes.
- 9. Infection, disease, a_____ can cause the nail plate to change.
- 12. Portion of the skin that the nail plate sits on.
- 13. Extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
- 15. Whitish, half moon shape at the base of the nail plate.
- 16. Area under the nail plate color.
- 17. Take 4 to 6 months to grow back.
- 19. Living skin at the base of nail plate-covers matrix area.
- 22. Dead tissue that tightly adheres to the nail plate.