Anatomy + Physiology

2. pili muscles small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle, causes goosebumps
8. physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the hair, skin, nails
9. melanin that is dark brown and black in color
10. fibrous protein that makes up hair, skin and, nails
14. corneum known as the "horny layer" outermost layer of the epidermis
15. protein base, similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue
16. known as the "derma" "corium" or true skin
18. type of melanin that has red and yellow color
19. glands sweat glands

1. corpuscles small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure
3. layer, outer layer of the dermis directly below the epidermis
4. cells that produce the dark skin pigment called melanin
5. fatty or oily secretions that lubricate the skin and preserve the softness of the hair
6. granulosum "granular layer" composed of of cells filled with keratin that resemble granules
7. layer supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients
11. fibrous connective tissue made from protein, gives skin form and shape
12. papillae cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb
13. germinativum basal cell layer, deepest layer, live layer of the epidermis
14. the largest organ the body has
17. lucidum clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum