Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

The Integumentary System

(A)

Hair shaft

Stratum

germinativum

Deepest layer

of epidermis

Epidermis

Dermis

Subcutaneous

layer

Blood vessels

(B)

Figure 6- 1 (A) The layers of the skin and some of its appendages. (B) A cross section of the
skin.

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Stratum corneum

(most superficial

layer of epidermis)

Pore

Stratum

spinosum

Papillae

Capillary

(blood vessel)

Duct of

sweat gland

Sebaceous

gland

Nerve fiber

Sweat gland

Adipose cells

(fat cells)

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