Integumentary System
The integumentary system is the body's largest organ system, consisting of skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. It provides protection, temperature regulation, sensation, and vitamin D synthesis.
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- ✓Learn epidermal layers from deep to superficial
- ✓Understand the differences between thick and thin skin
- ✓Study gland types and their distributions
- ✓Know the sensory receptors and their functions
Clinical Relevance
Integumentary anatomy is essential for dermatology, wound healing, and understanding skin pathology. Knowledge of skin layers guides biopsy depth and surgical planning.
Integumentary System FAQs
Common questions about the integumentary system
From deep to superficial: Stratum Basale, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Lucidum (thick skin only), and Stratum Corneum. Mnemonic: 'Brits Like Girls in Short Clothes'
Eccrine glands are found throughout the body and produce watery sweat for thermoregulation. Apocrine glands are in axillae and groin, becoming active at puberty and producing thicker secretions.
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