Skin and Superficial Fascia

Question 1

The skin includes which two layers?

Answer 1

The epidermis and dermis

Question 2

an epithelium that provides a physical barrier to pathogens and mechanical stress

Answer 2

epidermis

Question 3

a layer of connective tissue that lends additional support and transmits the neuromuscular supply to the skin

Answer 3

dermis

Question 4

subcutaneous tissue containing various amounts of fat and collagen fibers

Answer 4

hypodermis/ superficial fascia

Question 5

outermost layers of connective tissue that surrounds the skeletal muscles

Answer 5

investing fascia

Question 6

when planning incisions, it is important for providers to be aware of this, as it will influence the healing process and scar formation

Answer 6

Cleavage/ Langer’s lines

Question 7

cutting parallel to the cleavage lines will produce

Answer 7

minimal scars

Question 8

cutting perpendicular to the cleavage lines will produce

Answer 8

more prominent scars

tension on the tissue forces the collagen fibers to gape apart