| A | B |
|---|
| epidermis | outermost layer of the skin |
| dermis | inner layer of the skin |
| stratum corneum | outer layer of epidermis made up of dead, keratinized cells |
| stratum basale or stratum germinativum | deepest layer of epidermis that is constantly producing new cells |
| papillae | ridges of statum basale that are responsible for fingerprints |
| sudoriferous glands | sweat glands found in the dermis |
| sebaceous glands | oil glands found in the dermis |
| sensory receptors | detect pain, hot, cold and pressure. found in the dermis |
| hair follicle | pocket that the hair root sits in. found in the dermis |
| subcutaneous fat | adipose (fat) layer just below the dermis. technically not part of the skin |
| melanocytes | cells that produce melanin the pigment that gives skin its color. found in the epidermis |
| keratinocytes | cells that produce keratin the substance that makes skin waterproof. found in the epidermis |
| arrector pili | muscles found in the dermis that are attached to the hair follicle and epidermis |
| shaft | the part of the hair protruding through the surface of the skin |
| nail bed | where the nail is attached |
| lunula | white moon shape found on nails |
| cuticle | structure that protects nails |
