6.3 - Anatomy of Skin (Tutorial)

Question 1

What are the layers here?

(SCALP)

Answer 1

S = Skin
C = Cutaneous tissue/fat
A = Aponeurosis of Galea
L = Loose CT
P = Periosteum

Question 2

What are 3 types of skin tumours?

Answer 2

highest rate of metastasis = melanoma

Question 3

Levels of burns & structures involved?

Answer 3

First-degree burns (superficial burns) are mild compared to other burns. They cause pain and reddening of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin).

Second-degree burns (partial thickness burns) affect the epidermis and the dermis (lower layer of skin). They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.

Third-degree burns (full thickness burns) go through the dermis and affect deeper tissues. They result in white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.

Question 4

Why is touch more specific/localised than pain and temp?

Answer 4