Transcript ANATOMY
ANATOMY
INTEGUMENTARY
SYSTEM
Chapter 4
Classifications of
Membranes
Epithelial
Cutaneous
Mucosa
Serous
Connective
Synovial
Cutaneous Membranes
Cutaneous- a dry membrane
Outermost protective boundary (skin)
Superficial epidermis
Keratinized stratified
squamous epithelium
Underlying dermis
Mostly dense
connective tissue
Mucosa
Surface epithelium
Type depends on site
Underlying loose connective
tissue (lamina propria)
Lines all body cavities
that open to the
exterior body surface
Often adapted
for absorption
or secretion
Serous
Surface simple
squamous epithelium
Underlying areolar
connective tissue
Lines open body
cavities that are closed
to the exterior of the
body
Serous layers
separated by serous
fluid
Specific Serous
Membranes
Peritoneum
Abdominal
cavity
Pleura
Around the
lungs
Pericardium
Around the
heart
Connective- Synovial
Synovial
membrane
Connective tissue
only
Lines fibrous
capsules
surrounding joints
Skin’s Functions
Protects deeper tissues from:
Mechanical damage
Chemical damage
Bacterial damage
Thermal damage
Ultraviolet radiation
Desiccation
Aids in heat regulation
Aids in excretion of urea and uric acid
Synthesizes vitamin D
Skin Structure
Epidermis – outer layer
Stratified squamous
epithelium
Often keratinized
(hardened by keratin)
Dermis
Dense connective tissue
Hypodermis
(Subcutaneous Tissue)
Below the dermis
Not part of the skin
Anchors skin to
underlying organs
Composed mostly of
adipose tissue
Layers of the Epidermis
1. Stratum basale
Cells undergoing mitosis
Lies next to dermis
2. Stratum spinosum
3. Stratum granulosum
4. Stratum lucidum
Occurs only in thick skin
5. Stratum corneum
Shingle-like dead cells
Dermis
Two layers
Papillary layer
Projections called dermal papillae
(fingerprints!)
Pain receptors
Capillary loops
Reticular layer
Blood vessels
Glands
Nerve receptors
Melanin
Pigment produced by melanocytes
Amount produced depends on genetics
and sun exposure
Yellow, brown, black
color
Found in stratum
basale
Normal Skin Determinants
Melanin
Yellow, brown or black pigments
Carotene
Orange-yellow pigment from some vegetables
Hemoglobin
Red coloring from blood cells in dermis
capillaries
Oxygen content determines the extent of red
coloring
SWEAT GLANDS
aka sudoriferous glands
Found over entire skin
surface except nipples and
part of external genitalia
> 2.5 million per person
Eccrine sweat glands
More numerous, Located
EVERYWHERE!
Abundant on palms, soles of feet
and forehead
secretory part of gland coiled in
dermis
Duct extends to open in a “pore”
Apocrine sweat glands
Located in armpit and genital areas
Begin to function at puberty under
influence of androgens
Thought to play role in sexual
attraction (scent glands in animals)
Secrete fatty acids and proteins
causing a yellowish color
Odorless, but bacteria feast on
secretions giving musky odor
Sweat and Its Function
Composition
Mostly water plus salts (NaCl)
Some metabolic waste (urea, ammonia, uric acid)
Acidic pH 4-6, inhibits bacteria
Fatty acids and proteins (apocrine only)
Function
Helps dissipate excess heat
Excretes waste products
Acidic nature inhibits bacteria growth
SEBACEOUS
GLANDS
WHAT ARE THEY?
aka oil glands
secrete an oily substance called
sebum
sebum is produced within
specialized cells and is released
as these cells burst;
sebaceous glands are thus
classified as holocrine glands.
Sebum is a mixture of fat and debris
of dead fat-producing cells. These
cells are constantly replaced by new
growth at the base of the glands.
sebum is deposited on the hairs
inside the follicles and brought up to
the surface of the skin along the
hair shaft.
In hairless areas, the sebum
surfaces through ducts or pores
Sebum acts to protect and
waterproof hair and skin, and
keep them from becoming dry,
brittle, and cracked.
It can also inhibit the growth of
microorganisms on skin since it
contains antimicrobial substances
Found everywhere on the
body except the palms
of the hands and soles of
the feet.
At the rim of the eyelids are a
specialized form of sebaceous
gland that secrete sebum into
the tears coating the eye to
prevent evaporation.
The sebaceous glands of a
human fetus in utero secrete
a substance called vernix
caseosa, a "waxy" or "cheesy"
white substance coating the
skin of newborns
The activity of the
sebaceous glands increases
during puberty because of
heightened levels of
androgens (sex hormones).
Overactive
sebaceous
glands can
cause skin
problems such
as acne.
The extreme use of anabolic
steroids by bodybuilders
for muscle gain tend to
stimulate the sebaceous
glands which can cause acne.
A blocked sebaceous gland can
result in a sebaceous cyst.
Dry skin is caused by underactive oil
glands
as we get older, as our bodies don't
produce these natural oils so
effectively.
Babies and young children are also
often susceptible to dry skin because
the sebaceous glands haven't
developed properly.
Appendages of the Skin
Hair
Produced by hair
bulb
Consists of hard
keratinized
epithelial cells
Melanocytes
provide pigment
for hair color
Figure 4.7c
Hair Anatomy
Central medulla
Cortex surrounds
medulla
Cuticle on outside of
cortex
Most heavily
keratinized
Figure 4.7b
Associated Hair
Structures
Hair follicle
Dermal and epidermal
sheath surround hair
root
Arrector pilli
Smooth muscle
Lifts hair upright,
“goosebumps”
Sebaceous gland
Sweat gland
Figure 4.7a
Appendages of the Skin
Nails
Scale-like modifications of the
epidermis
Heavily keratinized
Stratum basale extends beneath the
nail bed
Responsible for growth
Lack of pigment makes them colorless
Nail Structures
Free edge
Body
Root of nail
Eponychium
– proximal
nail fold that
projects onto
the nail body
Figure 4.9
Skin Homeostatic
Imbalances
Infections
Athletes foot
Caused by fungal infection
Boils and carbuncles
Caused by bacterial infection
Cold sores
Caused by virus
Skin Homeostatic
Imbalances
Infections and allergies
Contact dermatitis
Exposures cause allergic reaction
Impetigo
Caused by bacterial infection
Psoriasis
Cause is unknown
Triggered by trauma, infection, stress
BURNS
AND
SKIN CANCERS
BURNS
BURNS
What are they?
What causes them?
A burn is damage to your
body's tissues caused by
heat, chemicals, electricity,
sunlight or radiation.
Scalds from hot liquids and
steam, building fires and
flammable liquids and
gases are the most
common causes of burns.
There are three types of
burns depending on how
severe the burn is and its
damage to underlying tissues:
First degree
Second degree
Third degree
Rule of Nines
Way to determine
the extent of
burns
Body is divided
into 11 areas for
quick estimation
Each area
represents about
9%
First-degree burns
damage only the outer layer
of skin-the epidermis
Only symptom is redness of
skin
are painful
Example: sunburn
Second-degree burns
damage the epidermis and
the dermis
Causes blisters to form as
epidermis separates from
the dermis
Also painful
Second
degree
burns
Third-degree burns
damage or destroy both layers
of skin and tissues underneath
patients often require skin
grafts
usually painless because the
nerve endings that supply pain
sensation are destroyed
Third degree burns
Burns can cause swelling, blistering,
scarring and, in serious cases, shock
and even death.
Swelling and blistering come from
fluids seeping out of the blood vessels
This fluid loss creates one of the
greatest dangers from burns-fluid
loss and dehydration.
Fluid loss can be so great as
to lead to depletion of blood
volume and shock and
dangerously low blood pressure
Death is likely if the fluids
are not replenished (IV fluid
replacement with isotonic
saline or plasma)
Another great danger of
burns is infection because
they damage your skin’s
protective barrier.
Antibiotic creams can
prevent or treat
infections..
1st and 2nd degree burns
can heal over time without
skin grafts since there is
enough underlying skin to
repair the skin.
After a third-degree burn,
skin or synthetic grafts
may be needed to cover
exposed tissue and
encourage new skin to grow.
This is as good as it
will ever get. These
scars are for life!
SKIN
CANCERS
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Least malignant but MOST COMMON
Sun exposed areas
Invade the dermis and hypodermis
Squamous Cell carcinoma
Scaly, reddend papule
Sun-induced, metastasizes to lymph nodes
Malignant Melanoma
Cancer of Melanocytes
Only 5% of cancers, but increasing
MOST DEADLY (survival 50%)
Some develop from moles
ABCD’s
A= Asymmetry
2 sides do not match
B= Border Irregularity
Not smooth, indentations
C= Color
Different colors: reds, tans, blacks, brown
D= Diameter
larger than 6mm
E= Evolution