Integumentary Flashcards
Most superficial layer. Restricts loss of fluid from internal tissues and separates them from external environment
Stratum corneum
Anchors the epidermis to dermis
Basal cell layer
Consists of fibrous and elastic connective tissues
Dermis
Superficial layer of the dermis. loosely organized collagen matrix, highly vascular
Papillary dermis
Second layer of the dermis. More densely bundled collagen fibers
Reticular dermis
Loose connective tissue that binds the skin to the organ immediately below it
Subcutaneous tissue
What are the four phases of wound healing
- hemostasis
- inflammation
- proliferation or granulation
- remodeling or maturation
Stops bleeding. Day 1 to 3
Hemostasis
New framework for blood vessel growth. Day 3 to 20
Inflammation
Pulls the wound closer. Begins with fibroblast cells, produces collagen Week 1 to 6
Proliferation or granulation
Final proper tissue. Week 6 to 2 years
Remodeling or maturation
Inflammatory phase. Decreases initial blood loss and forms platelets/clots
Vasoconstriction
Inflammatory phase. Increase in capillary permeability and gathering of various cells
Edema
Proliferation. Formation of new blood vessels
Angiogenesis
Maturation phase. Permanent/semi fixed position at joint
Scar contracture