Unit 5
The integumentary system (skin and its accessories)
Reading
Ch. 5 - "The Integumentary System"
"Integument" = covering
Ch. 5 is very practical and informative from a personal-health standpoint, and you will find the other sections interesting as well:
Ch. 5 - "The Integumentary System"
"Integument" = covering
Ch. 5 is very practical and informative from a personal-health standpoint, and you will find the other sections interesting as well:
- Hair and hair growth
- Nails
- Oil and sweat glands
- Skin wound healing
- Aging and the skin
Below: An excellent 10-min video on the Skin and its Accessory Structures. I expect everyone in the class to watch this video carefully.
Below: This is a 50-min Med-School video. It is easy to understand and I highly recommend watching.
Below: The skin is your largest organ. It serves many functions. Integument = "Covering".
Skin Suture Lab
In this lab you will learn the Surgeon's Knot, and how to suture up a wound.
In this lab you will learn the Surgeon's Knot, and how to suture up a wound.
Video below: Suturing a facial wound
This is an excellent video, but it's somewhat graphic because it shows a surgeon stitching up a facial wound. If you're sensitive to blood, DON'T WATCH IT.
This is an excellent video, but it's somewhat graphic because it shows a surgeon stitching up a facial wound. If you're sensitive to blood, DON'T WATCH IT.
"Traumatic (Trauma) Facial (Face) Laceration (Cut) Tips and Closure"
Homework
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Henrietta Lacks case study - part 2
This is part 2 of a case study. We may use it, depending on time available.
This is part 2 of a case study. We may use it, depending on time available.
Integumentary System quiz - ANSWER KEY
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