Unit 2 Lecture Exam Focal Points Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards derived from Unit 2 lecture exam focal points covering skin layers, bone counts, skull sutures, and skeletal system functions.

Functions of the Integumentary System

Protection of underlying tissues & dehydration, temperature maintenance, synthesis & storage of nutrients, sensory reception (detection), and excretion & secretion.

Stratum Corneum

One of the five layers of skin listed in Chapter 5 focal areas.

Stratum Lucidum

One of the five layers of skin listed in Chapter 5 focal areas.

Stratum Granulosum

One of the five layers of skin listed in Chapter 5 focal areas.

Stratum Spinosum

One of the five layers of skin listed in Chapter 5 focal areas.

Stratum Basale

One of the five layers of skin listed in Chapter 5 focal areas.

Skin Layer Cell Types

Keratinocytes, dendritic cells, melanocytes, and germinative cells found within skin layers.

Layers of Hair

Cuticle, cortex, and medulla.

Dermal Layers

Papillary layer and reticular layer.

Functions of the Skeletal System

Support, which includes structural support and sites of attachment.

Bone Cells

Osteo-blast, osteo-clast, osteo-cyte, and osteogenic cells.

Total Bones in the Human Body

206 total bones.

Axial Skeleton Bones

80 bones.

Appendicular Skeleton Bones

126 bones.

Ribs Count

24 ribs or 12 pairs.

Vertebrae Count

24 vertebrae.

Skull Bones Count

22 bones total, composed of 14 facial bones and 8 cranial bones.

Facial Bones Count

14 bones.

Cranial Bones Count

8 bones.

Coronal Suture

One of the four skull sutures listed in Chapter 7-8.

Sagittal Suture

One of the four skull sutures listed in Chapter 7-8.

Squamous Suture

One of the four skull sutures listed in Chapter 7-8.

Lambdoid Suture

One of the four skull sutures listed in Chapter 7-8.