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Histology Art (MT 30 – I) 2022 3 years, 12 months ago INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM BODY TISSUES
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It is the thicker inner portion. Contains a connective tissue layer of skin. It helps with sensation, protection, and temperature regulation. It contains nerves, blood vessels, fibroblasts, and sweat glands that open onto the skin’s surface, as well as hair in some areas.
It is the thin outer portion with keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The epidermis plays a vital role in skin protection. The epithelium’s basal layers are folded to generate dermal papillae.
The scalp stretches from the top of your forehead to the epicranial aponeurosis of the skull, covering the entire surface of your head. The scalp consists of 5 distincts layers:
Skin
Connective tissue
Epicranial aponeurosis
Loose connective tissue
Pericranium (periostium)