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Integumentary System
Skin, Hair, Glands, Nails
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Anatomy
12th Grade
11/12/2011

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Term
The skin is the largest organ. T/F
Definition
True
Term
what 4 things does the integumentary system consist of?
Definition
skin, glands, hair, nails
Term
The rules of nine pertains to what?
Definition
estimating the severity and extent of burns
Term

Rule of Nine for your

head and neck

Definition

total- 9 %

anterior- 4.5%

posterior- 4.5%

Term

Rule of Nines for your

upper limbs

Definition

total- 18%

anterior- 9%

posterior- 9%

(forearms- 4.5%, whole arm- 9%)

Term

Rule of Nines for your

trunk

Definition

total- 36%

anterior (chest)- 18%

posterior (back)- 18%

Term

Rule of Nines for your

perineum

Definition
1%
Term

Rule of Nines for your

lower limbs

Definition

total- 36%

leg #1 (front + back of leg) 9+9= 18%

leg #2 (front + back of leg) 9+9= 18%

 

Term
superficial fascia is also known as
Definition
hypodermis
Term
the upper layer of the skin (as a whole)
Definition
epidermis
Term
the epidermis is as thick as a
Definition
piece of paper
Term
what does "papillae" mean?
Definition
little projections
Term

what does pus indicate

 

Definition
an infection
Term
skin disease where there's pus in disintegrating tissue
Definition
abscess
Term
skin disorder where there's an inflammation of sebaceous gland (usually staphylococcus)
Definition
acne
Term
a boil is also known as a
Definition
furuncle
Term
what does staph. bacteria look like?
Definition
circular clusters
Term
what is impetigo
Definition
acute bacterial infection
Term
another name for a mole
Definition
nevus (plural- nevi)
Term
scientific name for lice
Definition
pediculosis
Term
difference btwn lice and mites
Definition

lice- 6 legs

mites- 8 legs

Term
skin disorder with genetically determined, papules usually on elbows, knees, and dry, scaley, itchy skin
Definition
psoriasis
Term
what are scabies
Definition
itch mites
Term
cradle cap in infants from fast flowing sebum
Definition
seborrhea
Term
herpes zoster is the scientific name for what?
Definition
chicken pox
Term
viral, painful blisters on verve endings
Definition
shingles
Term
viral growth, elevated, rough, dry surface, can be plantar
Definition
warts
Term

burns are critical if....
___% of body has 2nd degree burns

___% of body has 3rd degree burns

3rd degree burns, where?

Definition

1. over 25%

2. over 10%

3. third degree burns on the face, hands, or feet

Term
three types of skin cancer in order of severity (least-most)
Definition

least- basal cell carcinoma

mid- squamous cell carcinoma

most- melanoma

Term
what type of "test" can one take to examine their skin/moles/etc?
Definition
ABCDE test
Term
What does the ABCDE test stand for?
Definition

A- asymmetrical

B- border irregular

C- color (multiple colors like brown,black,red,blue,etc)

D- diameter greater than 6 mm

E- elevation

 

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