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CPC Ch. 2- Integume
CPC ch 2-Intergumentary System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 5 layers of the Epidermis? | Stratum Corneum(horny layer) Stratum Lucidum(palms and Soles) Stratum Granulosum Stratum Spinosum Stratum Basale(Stratum Germinativum) |
| What are the two layers of the Dermis? | Stratum Papillare Stratum Reticulare |
| Cutaneous | Pertaining to the skin |
| Dermatology | Study of Skin |
| Dermatologist | Physician specializing in diseases of the skin. |
| Decubitus-Ecchymosis | Condition in which blood seeps into the skin causing discoloration.Pressure ulcer/bedsore |
| Hypodermic | Pertaining to under the skin |
| Intradermal | Pertaining to within the skin |
| Melanin | Pigment giving color to the skin |
| Melanoma | pigmented tumor of the skin |
| Pediculosis | Infestation with lice |
| subcutaneous | Pertaining to below the skin |
| Tinea | Ringworm, a fungal infections of the skin. |
| Alopecia | Loss of hair |
| Follicles | Specialized structures required for hair growth. |
| Hair Follicles | Sacs holding the root of hair fibers |
| Hair Papilla | knoblike indentation at bottom of hair follicle containing the blood supply to hair root. |
| Nail bed | skin below the nail |
| Nail body | visible part of nail |
| Onychitis | Inflammation of nail matrix. |
| Hidr/o | sweat, perspiration |
| Kerat/o | Keratin, horny layer of skin |
| seb/o | sebum, sebaceous gland |