Cutis (anatomy)

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Cutis
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Cross-section of all skin layers (epidermis and dermis labeled at upper right)
Anatomical terminology

Cutis, often termed the "true skin", is composed of the epidermis and the dermis. [1] The dermis contains blood vessels, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles. [2] The epidermis and the dermis contain sensory nerve endings to detect changes in the environment. [2] The cutis is the layer located above the subcutis. [2]

Pathology

Aplasia cutis congenita results in thin, transparent skin usually on the head. The disease is defined as a congenital absence of skin. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "cutis | Taber's Medical Dictionary". www.tabers.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
  2. 1 2 3 Rijnberk, A.; Stokhof, A. A. (2009-01-01), Rijnberk, A.; van Sluijs, F. J.; Belshaw, B. E.; Janssen, B. (eds.), "Chapter 8 - General examination" , Medical History and Physical Examination in Companion Animals (Second Edition), Edinburgh: W.B. Saunders, pp. 47–62, doi:10.1016/b978-0-7020-2968-4.00008-3, ISBN   978-0-7020-2968-4 , retrieved 2024-11-24
  3. ↑ "Aplasia cutis congenita - NIH Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) - NCBI". www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
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