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What is the superficial part of the skin called?
What is the superficial part of the skin called?
Which part of the body has an extremely thick epidermis to withstand wear and tear?
Which part of the body has an extremely thick epidermis to withstand wear and tear?
What type of tissue unites the dermis of the skin to the underlying deep fascia?
What type of tissue unites the dermis of the skin to the underlying deep fascia?
Which of the following is considered an appendage of the skin?
Which of the following is considered an appendage of the skin?
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What is the deep fascia composed of?
What is the deep fascia composed of?
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Study Notes
Skin Structure
- The epidermis is the superficial layer of the skin.
- The dermis is the deep layer of the skin, composed of connective tissue.
- Palms of the hands and soles of the feet have an extremely thick epidermis.
- The hypodermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue or superficial fascia, is what holds the skin to the underlying deep fascia.
- Hair, nails, and sweat glands are all appendages of the skin.
Deep Fascia
- The deep fascia is a dense connective tissue layer that surrounds and binds muscles, nerves, and vessels.
- Dense connective tissue is made up of densely packed collagen fibers.
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Test your knowledge on the structure and composition of the skin, including the epidermis and dermis. Explore the functions and characteristics of the skin layers and their connections to underlying tissues.
