Anatomy (Skin)

Question 1

Superficial Fascia

Answer 1

• Deep to the dermis
• Superficial Fatty Layer and deeper, thinner, membranous layer
• Thickness depends on region of body

Question 2

Deep (investing) Fascia

Answer 2

• Deep to the superficial fascia
• Layer of connective tissue
• Covers muscles

Question 3

Fascial Cleft

Answer 3

• Separates the superficial fascia from deep fascia
• Allows two layers to glide on each other
• Loosely attached on top of hand, but tightly attached on palm of hand

Question 4

Epidermis

Answer 4

• Skin
• Most superficial
• Nonvascular
• Sensory nerves terminate in its deepest layers
• Thickest in palms and soles

Question 5

Epidermis Derivatives

Answer 5

• Sweat glands
• Sebaceous gland
• Hair
• Nails

Question 6

Dermis

Answer 6

• Skin
• Deeper and thicker than epidermis
• Contains promoinent BV’s and nerves

Question 7

Subserous Fascia

Answer 7

• Present in thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities
• supporting tissue for serous membranes that protect visceral organs of the body cavities
• Contained in mesentery of small intestine
• Specialized form of deep fascia

Question 8

Subcutaneous Injection Site

Answer 8

• Superficial fascia

Question 9

Tension Lines and Scarring

Answer 9

• Indicate primary direction of collagen fibers in dermis

- Incisions should be made parallel to TL’s to lessen scarring

Question 10

Simple Suturing of Skin

Answer 10

• Extend into or below dermis since it contains BV’s

- Dermis must come together from both sides