Nursing Standard · 2012 · 136 citations · 0 references
MedicineAnatomyDermatologyDermatopathologyHuman AnatomySystemic AnatomyEpidermal AnatomyEpidermal StructuresEpidermal TissueInflammatory DermatosesIntegumentary AnatomyAccessory StructuresDecubitus UlcerDermatologic AnatomyEpidermal HistologyEpidermal Tissue AnatomyIntegumentary MorphologyIntegumentary SystemSkin Histology
The article reviews the anatomy and physiology of skin, describing its two main layers, epidermis and dermis, and accessory structures such as nails and hair. The study aims to describe the structure of the epidermis and dermis and discuss their functions. The authors achieve this by describing the structure of the epidermis and dermis and discussing their functions. The article describes two common skin conditions, psoriasis and decubitus ulcers.
This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, examines the anatomy and physiology of skin, also termed the integumentary system. Skin is composed of two main layers, the epidermis and dermis. The structure of the epidermis and dermis are described and their functions are discussed. Accessory structures, such as nails and hair are also considered. Although many diseases of the skin exist, two common conditions – psoriasis and decubitus ulcers – are described in this article.