Hypodermis and Specialized Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What Layer beneath the skin is known as subcutaneous?
A
Hypodermis
2
Q
The Hypodermis/ SQ is made up of what two types of connective tissue?
A
Areolar and Elastic
3
Q
Other than connective tissue, the Hypodermis contains what three components?
A
- Fat
- Vessels
- Nerves (Pacinian Corpuscles)
4
Q
The Nasal Planum is made up of thick skin, pigmented by what Basal cells?
A
Melanocytes
5
Q
What do foot pads protect against?
A
The Thick Fat Pad protects against Physical and Thermal Trauma
6
Q
What specific foot pad is found only on the forelimbs and is known as the stopper pad?
A
Carpal Pad
7
Q
What foot pad is found just before the digits in the Forelimb (Manus)
A
Metacarpal Pad
8
Q
What foot pad is found just before the digits in the Hindlimb (Pes)
A
Metatarsal Pad
