Chapter 5
THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Chapter Synopsis
Students are introduced to the structure and function of the skin and its epidermal derivatives, including hair, skin, glands, and nails. Factors contributing to skin color and skin superficial and deep wound healing are also discussed. A comparison of the structural and functional differences in thin and thick skin is discussed. The effects of aging on the integumentary system and developmental anatomy of the system are also included. Clinical applications that are described include skin grafts, psoriasis, skin color as a diagnostic clue, acne, impacted cerumen, hair removal, transdermal drug administration, and photodamage. Disorders of the skin that are discussed include skin cancer, burns, and pressure sores. This chapter has the first of ten focus boxes which explains how the integumentary system contributes to the homeostasis of the entire body. The chapter concludes with a glossary of medical terminology associated with the integumentary system.
Videos
Power Point 4/20/2017
On slide 8 there is a hyperlink for Wound Healing. Click on it for a video review.
Power Point 4/21/2017
On slide 1 there is a hyperlink to a video on Skin Cancer. Click on it for video review.
On slide 6 there is a hyperlink to a video on Burns. Click on it for video review.
