Hair, Skin and Nails Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Anatomy has 15 clues. Answers range from 3 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

A function of both hair and nails (10)
portion of the hair that penetrates into the dermis (4)
The soft hair covering a foetus while in the womb (6)
The stage in the life cycle of a hair in which a fully grown hair detaches from the matrix (7)
an extension of the cuticle from the base of the nail fold (10)
The resting stage of the hair growth cycle (7)
Another name forthe nail mantle (4)
The muscle that pulls hairs into a verticle position (13)
these hairs prevent the inhalation of debris (7)
The superficial end of the hair that projects from the surface of the skin (5)
The crescent-shaped white area at the proximal end of the nail (6)
Type of hair found on the head (8)
The active phase of the life cycle of a hair (6)
The latin word for 'Nail' (4)
The area lying directly beneath the nail plate (3)