Medical Terminology -Integumentary System, Anatomical Terms Latest Updated 2023
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epithelium-cells covering external & internal surfaces of the body
epidermis-thin, cellular outer layers of the skin
epidermins -squamous cell layer-flat, scale–like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers
of the epidermis
epidermis:– basal layer-deepest region of the epidermis
Medical Terminology - Integumentary System,
Anatomical Terms Latest Updated 2023
epithelium-cells covering external & internal surfaces of the body
epidermis-thin, cellular outer layers of the skin
epidermins -squamous cell layer-flat, scale–like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers
of the epidermis
epidermis:– basal layer-deepest region of the epidermis
epidermis:– basal layer:
~melanocyte-a cell found in the basal layer that gives colour to the skin
epidermis:– basal layer:
~melanin-dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes
dermis-dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin (also known as the corium)
sebaceous glands-oil glands in the skin
sebum-oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
sudoriferous glands-sweat glands (sudor=sweat)
(ferre=to bear)
subcutaneous tissue-connective & adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
collagen-protein substance found in skin & connective tissue (koila=glue) (gen=producing)
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