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skin of shin

A zone of skin on the front hindlimb zeugopod.

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النوع Organ
البنية الأم lower leg skin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the skin of shin?

The skin of the shin is the integument covering the anterior aspect of the tibia (shin bone), consisting of epidermis, dermis, and a thin hypodermis.

Where is the skin of shin located?

It covers the anterior surface of the tibia from the knee to the ankle, with minimal soft tissue underlying the bone.

What is the function of the skin of shin?

It provides protection from injury and environmental exposure, though the thin underlying tissue offers limited cushioning compared to other leg regions.

What is the skin of shin connected to?

It is innervated by branches of the saphenous nerve and superficial peroneal nerve, and supplied by the anterior tibial artery.

Why is the skin of shin clinically important?

The anterior tibia is prone to laceration and poor wound healing due to minimal soft tissue coverage; it is a common site for pressure ulcers and fracture-related complications.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:8480072 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.