The _____ is hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed.

The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the:

The matrix does NOT contain:

The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is the:

The cuticle does all of the following EXCEPT:

The _____ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.

The _____ are slits or furrows on each side of the nail.

The rate of nail growth increases dramatically:

Replacement of a natural fingernail takes about:​

​Products marketed as cuticle moisturizers are designed for the:

​The _____ is the living skin bordering the root and sides of a nail.

The nail is considered part of the _____ system.

In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and:

The _____ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.

Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the:

The thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate is the:

The _____ is the dead, colorless tissue attached to the nail plate.

The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is the:

A _____ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place is a:

Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape of the:

The nail that grows the fastest is on the:

​Nail polish is applied to the:

​The cuticle is:

The _____ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.