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Integumentary System Anatomic Terms
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Undergraduate 4
09/06/2011

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Epithelium
Definition
Cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body
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Epidermis
Definition
Thin outer layer of the skin
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Squamous cell layer
Definition
Flat scale like epithelial cells comprising the outer most epidermis
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Basal layer
Definition
Deepest layer of epidermis
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Melanocyte
Definition
Cell in the basal layer that gives color to the skin
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Melanin
Definition
Dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes
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Dermis
Definition
Dense fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin also known as corium
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Sebaceous Glands
Definition
Oil glands in the skin
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Sebum
Definition
Oil substancesecreted by the sebaceous glands
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Sudoriferous Glands
Definition
Sweat glands (sudor= sweat; ferre=to bear)
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Subcutaneous layer
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Connective & adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
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Collagen
Definition
Protien substance in skin and connective tissue (koila=glue; gen= producing)
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Hair
Definition
Outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin
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Nail
Definition
Out growth of the skin composed of keratin at the end of each finger and toe
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Keratin
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Hard protein material found in the epidermis hair and nails
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