Integumentary System Flashcards
wasting away of the nail plate
Onychatrophia
caused by tiny bubbles of air that are trapped in the nail plate layers due to trauma
True Leukonychia and Apparent Luokoonychia
Causes of True Lueconychia
nutritional deficiencies (zinc/protein)
trauma/injury to nail matrix
fungal *infections (onychomycosis)
liver/kidney/thyroid disease & disorder
chemotherapy/radiation therapy
Causes of Apparent Leuconychia
minor trauma/injury to the nails(banging on hard surfaces & excessive manicuring)
nail biting
exposure to harsh chemicals
An overgrowth of cuticle which sticks to the surface of the nail plate
Pterygium
a vertical split/ separation of the nail plate layers at the free (distal edge) of the nail plate
Brittle Nail
condition in which blood clot forms under the nail plate, forming a dark purplish spot
Bruised nail
Function of Integumentary System
Protection
Vitamin D production
Sensation
Body temperature regulation
Excretion
Avascular stratified squamous epithelium.
The outer thinner portion which is composed of epithelial tissue.
-Covers, protects, and waterproof
Epidermis
