Layers of skin - Anatomy

detailed functions and desciptions of each layer!

What is layer 1?

Epidermis

What layers is the Epidermis composed of?

Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

Acronym for epidermis layers

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Crazy

corneum

lovers

lucidium

Grab

granulosum

Spicy

spinosum

Bagels

basale

What layer of skin are keratinocytes in?

Epidermis

What layer of skin are melanocytes in?

Epidermis

What do keratinocytes (epithelial cell) produce?

Keratin

What do melanocytes (epithelial cell) produce?

melanin

What is thick skin characterized by?

epidermis, all five layers of epidermis. includes palms & soles

What is normal skin characterized by?

four layers of epidermis present, Stratum Lucidum is absent

What is thin skin characterized by?

three layers of epidermis present: stratum lucidum and s. granulosum absent, includes eyelids and lips.

What is layer 2 called?

Dermis

What is 4?

Hair

What is layer 3?

Hypodermis

What is the Hypodermis made out of

Adipose tissue

What is 12?

Sweat gland

What is 2?

Arrector pili muscle

What is 4? (general name)

nerve receptor

What are 7 and 8? (general name)

blood vessels

What is 3?

Sebaceous gland

What is the purpose of the sebaceous gland?

Produces sebum (oil) prevents skin from drying out

What does the arrector pilli muscle do?

when it contracts, the hair stands upright, causing goosebumps and regulating body temp

What is 10?

Hair follicle