The Integumentary System

Parts of the body where there is very little fat between the bone and the skin, such as the ankles, heels, hips, and elbows

A protein that supports connective tissue, such as that found in the dermis; loss of collagen contributes to the formation of wrinkles

Blue or gray discoloration of the skin, lips, and nail beds; develops when the skin does not receive enough oxygen and is a sign of a respiratory or circulatory disorder

A general term for inflammation of the skin

The deepest layer of skin, where sensory receptors, blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles are found

A type of chronic dermatitis that is usually accompanied by severe itching, scaling, and crusting of the surface of the skin

The outer layer of the skin

Redness of the skin

An abrasion, or a scraping away of the surface of the skin; can be caused by trauma, chemicals, or burns

A crack in the skin

Redness of the skin

A wound that is the result of a plannes surgical or medical intervention

A yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes; usually associated with liver disorders

A substance that causes mature skin cells to thicken and become resistant to water

A general term used to describe any break in the skin

A small, flat, reddened skin lesion

A dark pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes color

Tissue death as a result of a lack of oxygen

Paleness of the skin

A small, raised, firm, skin lesion that can easily be felt by passing your fingers lightly over the affected area

Bony areas where pressure ulcers are most likely to form, such as the heels, knees, hips, toes, elbows, shoulder blades, ears, the back of the head, and along the spine

A small, blister-like lesion that contains pus, a thick, yellowish fluid that is a sign of infection

A group of skin lesions

An oily substance secreted by glands in the skin that lubricates the skin and helps to prevent it from drying out

A disorder, caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, that is most frequently seen in people older than 65 years and is characterized by a blistering, painful rash that typically follows the pathway of a nerve

The layer of fat that supports the dermis (the deepest layer of the skin)

A shallow crater on the surface of the skin that is formed when the tissue dies and is shed

An unexpected injury that usually results from some type of trauma

A small, blister-like skin lesion that contains fluid

An injury that results in a break in the skin (and usually the underlying tissues as well)