Subcutaneous Tissues and Integument Flashcards
1
Q
Of, on, or affecting the skin
A
Cutaneous
2
Q
Beneath the skin
A
Subcutaneous
3
Q
Thin layer of connecting tissues
A
Fascia
4
Q
Fat
A
Adipose
5
Q
Influences on surface contour
A
Fascia
Glands
Large/swollen glands
Adipose Tissue(excessive = obese, diminished = emaciated)
6
Q
Layer of dense connective tissue
Layer of skin just below the epidermis
A
Derma
7
Q
External covering of epithelium
Outermost layer of skin
A
Epidermis
8
Q
Properties of skin
A
Protects deeper tissue from drying and injury
Waterproof
Will absorb oily materials
9
Q
Skin texture
A
varies among different individuals
10
Q
Deeper layer of skin
Blood vessels
Lymphatics
Sebaceous Glands
A
Derma
11
Q
The outermost layer of skin
No blood or lymph vessels
Four layers of cells
A
Epidermis
12
Q
Pigment in cells of deepest layer of epideermis
A
Melanin
13
Q
Yellow in complexion
A
Carotene
