Uncommon: Unit 2- Support & Movement

Front

Dermis

Back

Layer of skin between the epidermis and hypodermis, composed mainly of connective tissue and containing blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures

Front

Elastin fibers

Back

Fibers made of the protein elastin that increase the elasticity of the dermis

Front

Epidermis

Back

Outermost tissue layer of the skin

Front

Hypodermis

Back

Connective tissue connecting the integument to the underlying bone and muscle

Front

Integumentary system

Back

Skin and its accessory structures

Front

Keratin

Back

Type of structural protein that gives skin, hair, and nails its hard, water-resistant properties

Front

Melanin

Back

Pigment that determines the color of hair and skin

Front

Papillary layer

Back

Superficial layer of the dermis, made of loose, areolar connective tissue

Front

Bone

Back

Hard, dense connective tissue that forms the structural elements of the skeleton

Front

Cartilage

Back

Semi-rigid connective tissue found on the skeleton in areas where flexibility and smooth surfaces support movement