a&p Flashcards
1
Q
how many layers does the epidermis have?
A
5
2
Q
Which layer of skin contains nerves, blood vessels, sweat glands and hair roots?
A
dermis
3
Q
Which layer of the epidermis contains many layers of dead skin cells that shed?
A
stratumn corneum
4
Q
What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
A
clavical
5
Q
Name the bone in the face that helps us chew our food.
A
mandible
6
Q
Where on the skull would you find the occipital bone?
A
base of the scull
7
Q
Where on the skull would you find the frontal bone?
A
forehead
8
Q
Where is the Zygomaticus muscle located?
A
cheeks
9
Q
Where can the Ethmoid bone be located?
A
the jaw forming part of the jaw bone
10
Q
What gives the skin its pigment?
A
melanin
