Integumentary

Systema integumentale

The integumentary system forms the external covering of the body, consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. As the largest organ system, it provides protection against physical damage, pathogens, UV radiation, and dehydration. The system also regulates body temperature, synthesizes vitamin D, and houses sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

Yapılar (72)

pad

pads

Organ

arrector muscle of hair

arectores pilorum

Muscle

barbel

barbels

Nerve

mammary duct

ductus lactiferi

Organ

cutaneous appendage

epidermal appendage

Organ

major vestibular gland

Bartholin gland

Gland

chitin-based cuticle

arthropod cuticle

Organ

strand of hair

coat hair

Organ

sebaceous gland

glandula sebacea

Gland

lobule of mammary gland

acinus of mammary gland

Gland

nipple

papilla mammae

Organ

areola

areola mammae

Muscle

hair follicle

folliculus pili

Gland

scale

scale (sensu Metazoa)

Organ

periderm

enveloping layer

Organ

skin sebaceous gland

cutaneous sebaceous gland

Gland

mammary gland connective tissue

connective tissue of lactiferous gland

Gland

mammary gland fat

adipose tissue of lactiferous gland

Gland

mammary gland smooth muscle

smooth muscle tissue of mammary gland

Muscle

skin muscle

integumental system muscle

Muscle

integumentary adnexa

adnexae cutis

Gland

duct of major vestibular gland

Bartholin's duct

Gland

superficial fascia

subcutaneous tissue

Bone

acinus of areolar gland

areolar gland acinus

Gland

duct of areolar gland

areolar gland duct

Gland

pilosebaceous unit

fabrica pilosebacea

Muscle

perianal sebaceous gland

circumanal gland

Gland

Merkel nerve ending

Merkel's disc

Bone

Ruffini nerve ending

bulbous corpuscle

Nerve

skin bony tubercle

bony tubercle

Organ

gland of Zeis

ciliary sebaceous gland of eyelid

Gland

exocrine gland of integumental system

integumental exocrine gland

Gland

areolar sweat gland

areolar aprocine sweat gland

Gland

shell

Organ

parenchyma of mammary gland

lactiferous gland parenchyma

Gland

fish scute

ridge scale

Bone

exoskeleton

lorica

Organ

mammary gland myoepithelium

lactiferous ductal myo-epithelium

Gland

mammary gland luminal epithelium

lumina layer of epithelium of lactiferous gland

Gland

hypodermis

hypoderm

Bone

mammary gland

Brustdruese

Gland

integument

dermal system

Organ

mammary gland alveolus

alveolus of lactiferous gland

Gland

epithelium of mammary gland

epithelium of lactiferous gland

Gland

mesenchyme of mammary gland

lactiferous gland mesenchyme

Gland

areolar gland

accessory gland of breast

Gland

acinus of lactiferous gland

lactiferous gland acinus

Gland

Meissner's corpuscle

Dogiel's end bulb

Nerve

muscularis orbicularis

orbicularis

Muscle

integumentary system layer

layer of skin

Organ

bony plate

armor

Bone

body marking

markings

Organ

gland of integumental system

integumental gland

Gland

skin of body

entire integument

Organ

integumentary projection

skin projection

Organ

nipple sheath

Organ

future dermis

Organ

femoral pore

Gland

tunicate tunic

Organ

mammary fat pad

Gland

integumental taste bud

Organ

type 2 odontode

Bone

skin flap

Organ

external integument structure

Gland

insect region of integument

Organ

cutaneous branch of ulnar artery

Vessel

shell septum

Organ

femoral gland

Gland

barbel taste bud

Organ

embryonic skin basal layer

basal cell layer of skin

Organ

areolar tubercle

Montgomery tubercle

Organ

insect cuticular specialization

Organ

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The integumentary system forms the external covering of the body, consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. As the largest organ system, it provides protection against physical damage, pathogens, UV radiation, and dehydration. The system also regulates body temperature, synthesizes vitamin D, and houses sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

The Integumentary contains 72 structures cataloged on AnatomyFYI, including organs, bones, muscles, nerves, and vessels that work together to perform the system's functions.

The Integumentary can be affected by a range of conditions including infections, inflammatory diseases, congenital abnormalities, autoimmune disorders, and degenerative conditions. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.

The integumentary system forms the external covering of the body, consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. As the largest organ system, it provides protection against physical damage, pathogens, UV radiation, and dehydration. The system also regulates body temperature, synthesizes vitamin D, and houses sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature. The structures within the Integumentary coordinate through chemical signaling, nerve impulses, and mechanical interactions to maintain homeostasis and carry out essential bodily functions.

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns.

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