Mucocutaneous junction It is the place where the skin continues with the mucous membrane e.g : Lips & eyelids
Functions of skin Protection Acts as a Barrier Temperature regulation Sensory Excretory Synthesize of Vitamin D
STRUCTURE OF SKIN
Epidermal Cells and Layers Figure 5.3 11
Epidermis
Dermis
Layers of dermis Papillary layer Reticular layer Cleavage line/ langer’s line Wrinkle’s in the skin
Dermatome The area of skin supplied by a single spinal segment called as Dermatome.
Hypodermis It is the deepest layer and it contains adipose tissues and large vessels that supply and drain the dermis.
Appendages of skin
Hair
Arrector Pilli Muscle
Pilosebaceous unit
Applied Anatomy  Disorders of Skin Alopecia Areata Alopecia Totalis Vitiligo Psoriasis Hidradinitis suppurativa Naevi /moles Onychmycosis Basal cell carcinoma
Applied Anatomy  Disorders of Skin Squamous cell carcinoma Albinism Onycholysis Skin burns First degree Second degree Third degree
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Totalis
Vitiligo
Psoriasis 33
Hidradinitis suppurativa
Basal Cell & Squamous cell Carcinoma
Third Degree Burn 37
Skin graft mesher 38
Fascia DEFINITION It is a fibrous tissue network in the form of sheet or flat band.
Location Below the surface of the skin, covering and separating the muscles, organs and other tissues.
Function of fascia Sliding and gliding surface for muscles to reduce friction. Suspends the organs in anatomical position. Transmits the movement in to the bones to which they are attached.
Types of fascia Superficial fascia Deep fascia Subserous fascia
Superficial fascia Location Composition Contents Panniculus adiposus Panniculus carnosus Regional difference - Distinct - Very thin -Very thick -Stratification -Superficial fascia without fat
Superficial layer in abdomen
Deep fascia Distribution Best defined Ill defined
Palmar aponeurosis
FASCIA LATA
Modification of deep fascia Intermuscular septa Coverings for muscles Coverings for nerves Coverings for glands Sheath around large arteries Aponeurosis Retinacula
Modification of deep fascia in different regions Neck Back Upper limb Lower limb