1. ____________ the overlapping epidermis around the nail. It is the transparent skin, which is called the 'true cuticle', that is removed during the manicuring process.
2. ____________ the only living reproducing part of the nail. This is situated directly below the cuticle.
3. ____________ the pearly coloured and crescent shaped is due to the cells being pushed closely together, the blood capillaries cannot be seen through the lunula because of this.
4. ____________ the part of the nail where the nail plate rests on, also a continuation of the matrix.
5. _____________ the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped. It is an extension of the nail plate that overlaps the hyponychium..​