Layers of the Skin & Related Structures
The outermost layer of the skin
Epidermis
A projection of connective tissue into the hair root containing blood vessels.
Hair Papilla
A cell that produces melanin.
Melanocyte
A membrane that lines body cavities and tubes that open to the exterior.
Mucous Membrane
The layer of skin beneath the epidermis
Dermis
A small muscle attached to the hair follicle that causes "goosebumps."
Arrector Pili
The pigment that gives skin its color.
Melanin
The area where skin transitions into mucous membrane.
Mucocutaneous Junction
The 3 terms for the layer beneath the dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Superficial Fascia
Hypodermis
Fine, downy hair on a fetus or newborn.
Lanugo
Any substance that gives color.
Pigment
A membrane that lines body cavities that are closed to the exterior.
Serous Membrane
A receptor in the skin that detects light touch.
Tactile Corpuscle
Oil-secreting gland of the skin.
Sebaceous Gland
Which layer of the skin contains the majority of our sensory receptors for touch and also contains blood vessels that help regulate body temperature?
dermis
Inflammation of the pleura.
Pleurisy
A receptor in the skin that detects deep pressure and vibration.
Lamellar Corpuscle
A type of sweat gland that produces watery sweat for cooling.
Eccrine Sweat Gland
A type of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes.
Melanoma
A membrane that lines joint capsules and secretes synovial fluid.
Synovial Membrane