B1L1 Skin

Question 1

The skin is what type of membrane

Answer 1

cutaneous membrane

Question 2

what TWO layers make up the skin?

Answer 2

epidermis (outer) and dermis

Question 3

What types of tissue make up the two skin layers?

Answer 3

epidermis - epithelial tissue
dermis - connective tissue

Question 4

Epidermis vs. Dermis

Answer 4

epidermis - Epithelial, no blood vessels or lymphatics
dermis - connective, vascular

Question 5

Describe the layer found under the dermis

Answer 5

Hypodermis “subcutaneous” layer - made of adipose connective tissue

Question 6

Other names for the hypodermis

Answer 6

subcutaneous tissue or superficial fascia

Question 7

Describe tension lines and their importance

Answer 7

“langer lines” - indicate the direction and orientation of underlying fibers
!! Incisions made parallel to tension lines have higher outcomes for wound healing and little scaring

Question 8

Describe the two types of fascial planes

Answer 8

Superficial fascia - “hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue”, contains adipose tissue
deep fascia - white connective tissue, surrounds body and extensions divide muscles into groups