Inflammination - ANSredness,heat, and pain as a result of injury or infection
Occipital Bone - ANSthe bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape
Humerus - ANSthe uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to
shoulder
Endocrine Gland - ANSductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the
bloodstream
Dermis - ANSthe underlying or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma corium,
cutis, or true skin
Subcutaneous Tissue - ANSfatty tissue that is found below the dermis
Melanin - ANStiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with color
Matrix - ANSthe area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed
Hyponychium - ANSthe slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the
free edge of the natural nail plate
1/10 inches per month - ANSthe average rate of nail growth in te normal adult
Onychosis - ANSany deformity or disease of the nial in general
Dermal Papilla - ANSA small cone-shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fis
into the hair bulb
Arrector Pili - ANSthe tiny involuntary muscle fiber in the skin instered in the base if thee hair
follicle (goosebumps)
Cuticle - ANSthe tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales
Amino Acids - ANSthe units of structure that build protien and are joined together end to end
like pop beads
Tinea - ANSinfections of the skin caused by fungal organisms and appearing as itching circular
patches
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