integuementary + skeletal exam Flashcards
primary functions of the skin
thermoregulation, vitamin D, tactile, emotional expression
top layer of the skin?
epidermis
middle layer of skin
dermis
bottom layer of skin
subcutaneous layer
keratinocytes
most abundant. make keratin
(makes hair, nails, protection)
melanocytes
deepest layer of epidermis
produce melanin
langerhan
immune cells
initial barrier of skin
merkel
recognizing textures
smooth or rough
stratum basale
germinating layer
1 cell thick
stratum spinosum
8-10 cells thick
stratum granulsom
production of keratin
stratum lucidum
only found in certain parts of skin
stratum corneum
100% keratinized and dead
30 layers
skin pigments - eumelanin
brown to black
pheomelanin
yellow to red
skin abnormalities (a,b,c,d,e)
A stand for?
asymmetry - normal moles are symmetrical
skin abnormalities (a,b,c,d,e)
what b stand for?
border - sharp and well defined
skin abnormalities (a,b,c,d,e)
what c stand for?
color - normal (brown) | malignant (different colors)
skin abnormalities (a,b,c,d,e)
what d stand for?
diameter - less than an eraser head
skin abnormalities (a,b,c,d,e)
what e stand for?
evolution - changes shape (malignant)
malignant melanoma
most dangerous. chemo doesn’t work well. effects melanocytes only
basal cell carcinoma
most common. effects keratinocytes on the S. Basal.
squamous cell carcinoma
effects keratinocytes
albinism
loss of pigmentation everywhere. genetic. enzyme for production is lost. hair, iris, skin.
vitiligo
effects melanocytes. patches of melanin lost in skin. auto immune disorder.
why is hair useful for the body?
thermoregulation, protection/block UV rays, sensations
what are the 3 types of hair
lanugo, vellus hair, terminal hair
Skull
Cranium