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Across 13. Thin layer of tissue that Down 1. Folds of normal that attaches the plate and the nail 3. Portion of the living skin that surround the natural nail plate bed supports the nail plate as it grows 2. Part of the nail plate that 14. Tough band of fibrous tissue toward the free edge extends over the tip of the finger or that connects bones or holds an 4. When the nail is abnormal in toe. organ in place shape or form 7. Hardened keratin plate that sits 15. Area where the nail plate cells 5. The tissue bordering the root on and covers the natural nail bed. It are formed; this area is composed of and sides of the fingernail or toenail is the most visible and functional matrix cells that produce the nail 6. Also known as lateral nail fold plate. part of the natural nail unit. 8. Slightly thickened layer of skin 11. Dead, colorless tissue that 16. Furrow on each side of the nail under the nail that lies between the attached to the natural nail plate 17. Composed of several major fingertip and free edge of the 12. Visible part of the matrix that parts of the fingernail including the natural nail plate extends from underneath the living nail plate, nail bed, matrix, , 9. Also known as onyx skin; it's the whitish, half moon eponychium, , specialized, ligaments, and nail fold. 10. Living skin at the base of the shaped at the base of the nail natural nail plate that covers the matrix