6 Questions
Which part of the skin is composed of stratified epithelium?
Epidermis
What is the primary function of the thickened epidermis on the palms and soles?
To resist wear and tear
Which of the following structures is NOT a skin appendage?
Nails
What type of tissue makes up the dermis?
To what is the dermis connected?
Superficial fascia
Which type of fascia invests the deeper structures of the body?
Deep fascia
Study Notes
Skin
- Divided into two main parts: epidermis (superficial) and dermis (deep)
- Epidermis is a stratified epithelium, found on palms of hands and soles of feet, and is extremely thick to resist wear and tear
- Dermis is composed of dense connective tissue, containing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves
- Dermis is connected to the underlying deep fascia, also known as subcutaneous tissue
Skin Appendages
- Include nails, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands
Fascia
- Two main types: superficial fascia and deep fascia
- Superficial fascia lies between skin and underlying muscles and bones, and is composed of loose areolar and adipose tissue
- Superficial fascia unites the dermis of the skin to the underlying deep fascia
- Deep fascia is a membranous layer of connective tissue, investing deeper structures of the body
- Deep fascia forms well-defined layers in the neck
Learn about the basic structure of skin, including the epidermis and dermis, and their functions in human anatomy. This quiz covers the characteristics of each layer and their importance in the body.
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