Integumentary Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Lip/o
A
Lipid (fat)
2
Q
Derm/o
A
Skin
3
Q
Cutane/o
A
Skin
4
Q
Erythyr/o
A
Red
5
Q
Hist/o
A
Tissue
6
Q
Leuk/o
A
White
7
Q
Epithelial tissue
A
Thin tissue that covers all exposed surfaces of the body
8
Q
Epidermis
A
Superficial top layer of the skin
9
Q
Dermis
A
Thick middle layer of skin
10
Q
Collagen
A
Protein that adds strength
11
Q
Elastic fibers
A
Protein that adds flexibility
12
Q
Reticular fibers
A
Thin protein fibers that add support
13
Q
Erythrema
A
Redness of skin
14
Q
Laceration
A
Deep cut or tear in the skin
15
Q
Pruritus
A
Itching of the skin
