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Nail Plate
The hard part of your nail you can see.
Melanocytes
located in the stratum basale and produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color
Langerhans Cells
Langerhans cells are dendritic immune cells found primarily in the stratum spinosum. They detect and present foreign antigens to immune cells
Merkel Cells
Merkel cells are sensory receptors located in the stratum basale, often near nerve endings. They are involved in detecting light touch and pressure, particularly in areas such as the fingertips and lips.
Collagen
Collagen is the main structural protein in the dermis. It helps resist tearing and maintains skin integrity. It also binds water, contributing to skin hydration.
Ciliary glands
These are modified apocrine sweat glands located in the eyelids. Their purpose is to lubricate the eye and keep it clean.
UV protection
Melanin absorbs and disperses ultraviolet (UV) radiation, lowering the risk of DNA damage, sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.
Hair Shaft
The part of your hair you can see, touch and style.
Nail Bed
The skin under your nail plate.
Sebaceous Glands
These glands produce sebum (oil) and give your face its oil.
Ceruminous glands
These are the glands in your ear that secrete ear wax.
Apocrine sweat glands
These glands produce odorous perspiration.
Hair Bulb
Located under your skin and responsible for hair growth.
Sensation
Holds nerve receptors to feel pain, heat, and cold.
Sudoriferous glands
These are the glands that secrete sweat through your skin.
Waste excretion
The skin eliminates some wastes through sweat.
Hair Folicle
The tubelike structure that keeps your hair in your skin.
Cuticle
The skin under your nail plate.
Hypodermis
The bottom layer of your skin. It’s the fatty layer of your skin that helps insulate your body.
Epidermis
The top layer of your skin. This is the part of your skin that you can see and touch. It’s made up of three types of cells: melanocytes, keratinocytes and Langerhans.
Mammary glands
These are the glands on a person’s chest. In females, mammary glands produce milk after giving birth.
Matrix
The “root” of your nail responsible for making it grow.
Lunala
The white, moon-shaped part of your nail plate.
Dermis
The middle layer of your skin. This layer is the thickest. It contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles.
Protection
Stops bacteria, chemicals, and sun rays from hurting inner organs.