Skin and Fascia

Question 1

Skin (functions)

Answer 1

largest organ of body

1. mechanical/permeability barrier
2. sensory and thermoregulatory function
3. immune system response initiation

Question 2

Layers of skin

Answer 2

Epidermis (superficial) and Dermis (deep)

Question 3

T or F : the outer layer of stratified squamous epithelium is vascular.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Fascia

Answer 4

connective tissue with varying amounts of fat

Question 5

Superficial Fascia

Answer 5

located deep to and attached to the dermis

loose connective tissue with high amount of fat

Question 6

Describe the thickness of superficial fascia.

Answer 6

It varies from region to region in the body, as well as from person to person.

Question 7

Functions of superficial fascia (3)

Answer 7

1. energy reservoir
2. conduit for vessels and nerves
3. allows movement of skin over deeper areas of the body

Question 8

Deep Fascia

Answer 8

located deep to the superficial fascia
dense, highly organized connective tissue that, as it goes deeper, transitions to thin fibrous covering
functions to separate, support, and interconnect organs and structures

Question 9

Five “types” of Deep Fascia

Answer 9

1. intermuscular septa
2. investing fascia
3. retinacula
4. extraperitoneal fascia
5. endothoracic fascia

Question 10

Intermuscular Septa

Answer 10

fascia that compartmentalizes groups of muscles with similar functions or innervations

Question 11

Investing fascia

Answer 11

fascia that surrounds individual muscles, and groups of vessels and nerves

Question 12

Retinacula

Answer 12

near joints, fascia that holds tendons in place and prevents them from bowing during movement

Question 13

Extraperitoneal Fascia

Answer 13

fascia that covers deep surface of abdominal wall muscles

Question 14

Endothoracic Fascia

Answer 14

fascia that covers the deep surface of thoracic muscles