| Term | Definition |
|---|
| cells | fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, wbc |
| papillary layer | thin superficial layer -- areolar connective tissue |
| dermal papillae | superior surface peg-like projections -- indent overlaying epidermis |
| reticular layer | deeper layer -- coarse, irregularly arranged dense fibrous connective tissue |
| cutaneous plexus | network of blood vessels that nourish layer -- between dermis and hypodermis |
| friction ridges | increase fristion and enhance gripping ability -- formed by epidermal ridges lying atop deeper dermal ridges -- on palms and soles of feet |
| cleavage lines | tension lines -- separations or less dense regions between bundles of collagen -- lines used by surgeons |
| flexure lines | dermal folds that occur at or near joints where dermis tightly secured to deeper structures -- deep creases in plams |
Combine with other sets
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