Integumentary System Skin function Skin (cutaneous membrane) Click for links Skin (cutaneous membrane) Skin function
Skin Structure – 2 main layers Epidermis – outer layer Stratified squamous epithelium Dermis 2 layers thick Figure 4.3
Skin Structure Deep to dermis is the hypodermis
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Layers of Epidermis (5) Deep to superficial: Stratum basale Stratum spinosum Stratum granulosum Stratum lucidum Stratum corneum (outermost) (20 – 30 cells thick)
Layers of the Epidermis
Layers of the Epidermis: Stratum Basale (Basal Layer) youngest keratinocytes “germinativum”
*Layers of the Epidermis: Stratum Spinosum (Prickly Layer) Pre-keratin filaments are present
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*Layers of the Epidermis: Stratum Granulosum (Granular Layer) Waterproofing coat accumulates (lamellated granules)
*Layers of the Epidermis: Stratum Lucidum (Clear Layer) Present only in thick, hairless skin
Layers of the Epidermis: Stratum Corneum (Corny Layer)
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Dermis (“Hide” – leather) Two layers 1. Papillary layer (Meissner’s corpuscle) Capillary loops Dermal papillae 2. Reticular layer Pacinian corpuscles
SKIN OF THE FINGER 1 - basal layer of epidermis 2 - prickle cell layer (stratum spinosum) of epidermis 3 - granular layer of epidermis 4 - lucidar layer of epidermis 5 - cornified layer of epidermis 6 - papillary layer of dermis 7 - reticular layer of dermis
5 layers of the epidermis: Dermal layers: