Skin, Joints, and Introduction to Surface Anatomy Flashcards
Dorsal
Top
Plantar
Bottom of foot
Palmar
Palm of hand
Sagittal plane
Divides body into right and left sides
Other names for sagittal plane
Median
Midsaggital
Parasagittal (if off to one side)
Coronal plane and other name
Divides into anterior and posterior
Frontal plane
Transverse plane and other names
Superior and inferior parts
Axial, horizontal, cross-sectional
Functions of skin
Protection from external environment Containment from body structures Thermoregulation Sensation Synthesis and storage of vitamin D
Skin is composed of
Epidermis and Dermis
Epidermis made of
superficial cellular layer
Dermis made of
Deeper connective tissue layer
Is epidermis vascular?
No
Where is epidermis thickest?
Palms and heels
______ terminate in epidermis’s deepest layers
Sensory nerves
Epidermis follows contours of ______
dermis
Epidermis derivatives
Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Hair
Nails
Does dermis contain any epidermal derivatives?
Yes
____ and ____ are present in dermis
Blood vessels and nerves
Layer beneath dermis
Superficial fascia (subcutaneous tissue)
Superficial fascia made of mostly
adipose tissue
Which layer will vary most from person to person?
Superficial fascia