anatomy
wounds
pathology
diseases
medical terminology
100
What are the three layers of skin?
epidermis dermis subcutaneous layer
100
This wound may have a jagged or smooth edge and bleeds freely.
laceration
100
A burn that involves only the top layer of skin, superficial.
1st degree
100
This disease is caused by a tick.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or Lyme Disease
100
derm/o, dermat/o, cutane/o
skin
200
Name 5 things found in the dermis of the skin.
blood vessels sweat glands oil glands nerves hair follicles
200
This would is superficial, skin may be rubbed or scraped away.
Abrasion
200
Araised spot on the skin containing pus is a __________
pustule
200
What causes albinism?
lack of melanin
200
intra
within
300
What is the name of the muscle that gives you goose bumps?
Errector Pili
300
Name on two instruments used for suturing.
scissors hemostat tweezers
300
This wound involves a cut in which a piece of skin may remain but hangs like a flap.
avulsion
300
What causes scabies?
mite
300
cyan
blue
400
Name two functions of melanin.
protect from UV rays give color to hair and skin
400
This is a wound that is vulnerable to Tetanus
puncture
400
A flat discolored area like a freckle or birthmark is called a ________________.
macule
400
What is the ABCD rule for the danger signs of melanoma?
A = asymmetry B = border C = color D = diameter
400
albin/o
White
500
Name three of the many functions of the skin.
protection insulation temperature regulation sensory input
500
This is the name of a wound where damage to soft tissues and blood vessels causes bleeding under the skin.
contusion
500
This is an open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane.
ulcer
500
Name 3 characteristics of malignant tumors.
color change change in size discharge spreads reoccurs
500
define: intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous
in the muscle within the dermis in the fat
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