 |  Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 4/e Rod R. Seeley,
Idaho State University
Philip Tate,
Phoenix College
Trent D. Stephens,
Idaho State University
The Integumentary System
Internet Activities
Anatomy and Histology of Normal Skin
(http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/dermatology/skinlsn/skin.htm)
The LUMEN Series maintained by Loyola University Medical Education Network provides the user with useful information and meaningful graphics about the anatomy of normal skin.
Question: A. What are the primary functions of the skin?
B. On a piece of paper, list and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis.
C. On the piece of paper, list and describe the skin appendages discussed at this site. |
| | | Dermatology in the Cinema
(http://www.skinema.com/)
The American Medical Association and Gene Siskel both proclaim that this is one of the most intriguing sites on the Internet. This site was developed and is maintained by a dermatologist that is interested in dermatological conditions related to the cinema. The user will spend countless hours viewing a variety of integumentary topics related to the movies. Click on the ticket to "admit one".
Question: A. In the section about actors with skin conditions (3rd screen), what is the danger of the hair style worm by Bo Derek in the movie "Ten"?
B. In "Batman Forever", what advise does the Riddler give Two Face regarding his skin condition? (See sounds!)
C. In the section on realism, what is the medical basis of the movie "Mask"?
D. View evil screen 3, and describe the skin conditions of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in the movie "Interview with a Vampire". |
| | | Skin Carcinogenesis and Photodermatoses
(http://telemedicine.org/carcinog.htm)
This site provides the user with excellent information about skin cancer.
Activity: A. What is the UV forecast for the city nearest you?
B. What is basal cell carcinoma? |
| | | Anatomy of the Skin
(http://www.telemedicine.org/science.htm)
The Internet Dermatology Society maintains this informative site about the integumentary system. Included in this site are a variety of images of integumentary tissue.
Question: A. What is lanugo hair?
B. How many hairs does a typical adult lose in a day? |
| | | Skin Infections
(http://www.vh.org/Providers/ClinRef/FPHandbook/Chapter13/02-13.html)
This helpful site from the University of Iowa introduces the reader to several types of skin infections.
Question: What is impetigo? |
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