Ch. 9 Nail Structure & Growth Crossword

Thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate to the nail bed
Known as the lateral nail fold
Area where the nail plate cells are formed
The hard protective plate composed mainly of Keratin; also known as the Onyx
Composed of several major parts of the fingernail
Folds of skin that surround the natural nail plate
Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows
Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix
Hardened keratin plate that covers the natural nail bed
The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin; half-moon shape
The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger
colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate
Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate
Slits or furrows on the sides of the sidewall