Introduction to the Body Flashcards
Acromial
Shoulder
Dorsum
Back
Olecranon
Back of elbow
Lumbus
Lumbar
Gluteus
Buttock
Popliteus
Back of knee
Sura
Calf
Calcaneus
Heel of foot
Planta
Sole of foot
Cephalon
Head
Cervical
neck
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
What are the functions of skin?
Protection
Sensory receptors for pain, temperature, pressure, touch and proprioception
Heat regulation
What is the structure of the epidermis?
Flat, dead cells overlapping like slates on a roof
What are the two different types of sweat glands?
Merocrine and apocrine
Describe merocrine sweat glands
Found all over the body
Used in heat regulation
Acidic secretion
Describe apocrine sweat glands
Alkaline secretion
Becomes active with puberty
Gives off nasty odour
What are langer’s lines?
Lines of natural tension of skin
Why is it important to make an incision along langer’s lines?
To allow for good recovery as the cut wouldn’t be pulled apart
What causes dermatomes?
The development of limbs which disrupt the segmental pattern of somites
What three layers form the tri-laminar disc?
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
Endoderm
What does the mesoderm form?
Cardiovascular system but also splits to form cavities