cutaneous Membrane

another name for skin

epihelial membranes

thin sheets of tissue lining the internal and external surfaces of the body

membranes

thin sheets of layers of pliable tissue

mucous membranes

thin sheets of tissue lining the body cavities that opens to the outside world

mucus

a slippery solution that protects the mucous membranes and aids in transporting substances

serous fluid

a thin, clear liquid that serves as a lubricant between parietal and visceral membranes

serous membranes

thin sheets of tissues that line body cavities closed to the outside world

synovial fluid

a clear liquid secreted by the synovial membranes that provides cushioning for and reduces friction in synovial joints

apocrine glands

sweat glands located in the genital and armpit areas that secrete a milky fluid consisting of sweat, fatty acids, and proteins

dermis

layer of skin between the epidermis and hypodermis, includes nerve endings, glands, and hair follicles

eccrine glands

sweat glands located over the majority of the body that produce a clear acidic fluid that consists of approximately 99% water, but it also contains waste products such as urea, uric acid, salts, and vitamin C

epidermal dendritic cells

skin cells that initiate an immune system response to the presence of foreign bacteria or viruses

epidermis

the outer layer of skin

hypodermis

the layer of tissue beneath the dermis, which serves as a strange responsibility for fat

integumentary system

enveloping organ of the body that includes the epidermis, dermis, sudoriferous, and sebaceous glands, hair, and nails

keratin

a tough protein found in skin, hair, and nails

keratinocytes

cells within the epidermis that produce keratins

lipocytes

fats cells

melanin

a pigment that protects the body against the harmful effects of ultraviolet ray damage from the skin

melanocytes

specialized cells in the skin that provide melanin

merkel cells

tough receptors in the skin

papillary layer

the outer layer of the dermis

reticular layer

the layer of the skin superficial to the papillary layer

sebaceous glands

glands located all over the body that produce sebum

sebum

and oily substance that helps to keep the skin and hair soft

stratum bassle

deepest layer of the epidermis

stratum corneum

outer layer of the epidermis

stratum granulosum

layer of the somewhat flattened cells lying just superficial to the stratum spinosum and inferior to the stratum lucidum

startum lucidum

clear layer of thick skin found only on the palms of the hands, fingers, soles of feet, and toes

stratum spinosum

layer of cells in the epidermis superior to the stratum bassle and inferior to the stratum granulosum

subcutaneous facia

tissue that connects the skin to underlying structures, the hypodermis

sudoriferous glands

sweat glands that are distributed in the dermis over the entire body

ABCD rule

the American Cancer Society's rule for determining the presence of melanoma

basal cell carcinoma

the most common form of skin cancer and the least maligent type

cellulitis

bacterial infection characterized by an infected area of skin that is red, swollen, and painful

decubitus ulcers

ulcers caused by an area of localized pressure that restricts blood flow to one or more areas of the body

first degree burns

burns that affect only the epidermal layer of skin

fourth degree burnd

full thickness burns that destroy both the skin and underlying tissues including the muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bone

herpes simplex virus type 1

the form of herpes that generates cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth

herpes simplex virus type 2

the genital form of herpes

herpes varicella (chickenpox)

highly contagious, common childhood disease that is characterized by extremely itchy, fluid-filled blisters

herpes zoster (shingles)

disease that involves a painful blistering rash accompanied by headache, fever and a general feeling of unwellness

herpes papillomavirus

a group of approximately 150 viruses that causes warts

impetigo

bacterial infection common in elementary school children that is characterized by pink, blister- like bumps usually on the face

malignant melanona

cancer of melanocytes; the most serious form of skin cancer

peritontis

inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs

plantar warts

warts that develop on the soles of feet, grow inward, and can become painful

pleurisy

inflammation of the pleura, the membrane that encases the lungs

psoniasis

common skin disorder that involves redness, irritation, and scales that itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed

rule of nines

method used in calculation body surface area affected by burns

second degree burns

burns that involves damage to both the epidermis and upper portion of the underlying dermis; characterized by blisters

squamous cell carcinoma

type of rapidly growing cancer that appears as a scaly, reddened patch of skin

third degree burns

burns that destroy the entire thickness of skin

tinea

fungal infection that tends to occur in areas of the body that are most moist