The Integumentary System
This pathway provides an in-depth look at layers of the skin, accessory structures of the skin, functions of the integumentary system, and diseases, disorders, & injuries of the integumentary system. The pathway also provides vocabulary support for these topics, as well as opportunities for learners to self-assess their understanding by analyzing figures and answering questions.
Topics
- acne
- albinism
- anagen
- apocrine sweat gland
- arrector pili
- basal cell
- basal cell carcinoma
- bedsore
- callus
- catagen
- corn
- cortex
- cuticle
- dermal papilla
- dermis
- desmosome
- eccrine
- sweat gland
- eczema
- elastin fibers
- eleiden
- epidermis
- eponychium
- external root sheath
- first-degree burn
- fourth-degree burn
- glassy membrane
- hair
- hair bulb
- hair follicle
- matrix
- hair papilla
- hair root
- hair shaft
- hypodermis
- hyponychium
- integumentary system
- internal root sheath
- keloid
- keratin
- keratinocyte
- keratohyalin
- Langerhans cell
- lunula
- medulla
- Meissner corpuscle
- melanin
- melanocyte
- melanoma
- melanosome
- Merkel cell
- metastasis
- nail bed
- nail body
- nail cuticle
- nail fold
- nail root
- Pacinian corpuscle
- papillary layer
- reticular layer
- rickets
- scar
- sebaceous gland
- sebum
- second-degree burn
- squamous cell carcinoma
- stratum basale
- stratum corneum
- stratum granulosum
- stratum lucidum
- stratum spinosum
- stretch mark
- sudoriferous gland
- telogen
- third-degree burn
- vitamin D
- vitiligo