Lecture 1 Flashcards
What is Integument
Skin/Necessary Organs
Main Function of the Skin
Protection
3 Regions/Layers of Skin
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous Layer
Outermost Layer of Epidermis that has flattened dead cells
Stratum Corneum
Innermost layer of Epidermis that had melanocytes
Stratum Basale
Contains Collagen, Elastic Fibers, Blood/Lymph Vessels, Glands, Nerves
Dermis
Innermost layer of skin that Contains loose connective + fat tissue used for energy/thermally insulate
Subcutaneous Layer
4 Skin Accesory Organs
Nails, Hair Follicles, Oil and Sweat Glands
Only found in Epidermis, protective covering of distal end of fingers/toes
Nails
Visual Portion of nail
Nail Body
Fold of skin that hides nail root
Cuticle
Half moon shaped whitish color at bottom of nail, due to thicker layer of cells in this region
Lunula
Primarily found in epidermis, but extends into dermis
Hair Follicles
Contains epidermal cells, embedded in dermis
Hair Root
Attached to hair follicles, causes the “goosebumps”
Arrector Pili muscle