Skin and Its Components

Front

Skin

Back

Largest organ, barrier between external and internal environments.

Front

Epidermis

Back

Top layer of skin.

Front

Dermis

Back

Middle layer of skin.

Front

Hypodermis

Back

Innermost layer of skin.

Front

Appendage

Back

Attachment to the skin.

Front

Hair

Back

Filament of keratinocytes from dermis.

Front

Nails

Back

Hardened keratin plate on fingers and toes.

Front

Glands

Back

Organ releasing substances into the body.

Front

Keratinocytes

Back

Cells producing keratin for protection.

Front

Merkel Cells

Back

Cells for touch sensation.