Integumentary System

Front

The outermost layer of skin

Back

Epidermis

Front

The most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells

Back

Stratum corneum

Front

Layers of the epidermis starting at top

Back

Stratum Corneum

Stratum Lucidum

Stratum Granulosum

Stratum Spinosum

Stratum Basale

Front

Middle layer of skin, also known as corium or "true skin."

Back

Dermis

Front

Innermost/deep layer of skin.

Back

Hypodermis/subcutaneous layer

Front

Sweat glands, coiled tubes that extend through the dermis and open on the surface of the skin at pores.

Back

Sudoriferous glands

Front

Oil glands that usually open onto hair follicles

Back

Sebaceous glands

Front

Oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands

Back

Sebum

Front

The primary function of skin

Back

Protection

Front

The layer of the epidermis where mitosis of skin cells occurs

Back

Stratum basale