Subcutaneous tissue

It is mostly dense irregular connective tissue and has a rich blood supply. It contains dermal papillae, which are projections that interlock with epidermal ridges. The layers of the dermis include the papillary dermis which is the upper most layer and contains the dermal papillae, and the reticular layer which has the sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles. This layer is in contact with the subcutaneous…

along the line of the rib and over the site of maximum tenderness (Koh et al.,2002). Fracture appears as a gap, step, or displacement of the cortex of the rib (Fig 23). The fracture may be associated with a localized hematoma, effusion, or soft-tissue swelling. Subtle…

The three major layers that make up healthy skin are the epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis). The epidermis is a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that resists abrasion and reduces water loss. It consists of four distinct cell types and five layers. The dermis, the second major skin region containing strong, flexible connective tissue. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue. Also, the dermis contains the blood vessels, nerve fibers and lymphatic…

Deep tissue injury (DTI) is an injury to the soft tissue under the skin due to pressure and is usually over boney prominence. This injury is commonly seen in bedridden patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Although many efforts were made to elucidate the precise mechanism and clinical presentation, the pathogenesis and the final clinical outcome are yet to be determined. Although the current agreed upon presentation describes DTI as purple, maroon colored skin with ulceration, here we…

white over time. The dermis is the middle layer of the skin. It is in between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. It consists of connective tissue. The dermis contain sweat glands, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and blood vessels. Its main function is to change elasticity. So when your body is growing or you are pregnant the skin can stretch at the same pace as your other organs and tissues.(1) Stretch marks are more common in women than men. Women usually get them during pregnancy.…

Explaining further that in Type one diabetes, the pancreas can no longer produce any amount of insulin. As a result, the patient will need regular insulin injections to help regulate their blood glucose. The knowledge gained on how to identify subcutaneous tissue and keeping calm was derived through observing my mentor and practicing at the university skills laboratory. Villiers (2005, cited in Hambridge 2007) states that non-rotating of the injection site is one of the most common reasons for…

trauma wounds Types of blunt trauma wounds: Brief explanations of type and wound dating methods • Abrasions • Contusions • Lacerations • Fractures of the skeletal system Overview Wounds are injuries that result in skin breakage or any other body tissues. In this perspective, wounds may be classified based on the type of object that causes the wound. A blunt force may cause an open or closed wound. Blunt trauma or non-penetrating trauma refers to body parts experiencing physical trauma because…

What protects a human being from external danger? A car 's seat belt? A helmet? Or our very own organ known as the skin? The skin is one of the most amazing organs in the human body. Skin is made up of specific cells and tissues to act as the boundary between you, me and the world. However, there are some factors that we have to pay attention to regarding our skins. The physiology of Skin will give an in dept explanation and description of its structure, functions, and diseases. The skin is the…

There are three bursae in the ankle and they are Retrocalcaneal Bursa, Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursa, and Subcutaneous Bursa of the Medial Malleolus. Retrocalcaneal Bursa is between the calcaneus bone and achilles tendon. It helps prevent injuries to the achilles tendon. This is common in soccer, tennis, and basketball. Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursa is located between the posterior (back) surface of calcaneus bone and subcutaneous tissue. This often happens after you were shoes that are too tight…

shower or bath decreases skin microbial colony counts. But they have not definitively been shown to reduce SSI rates. Many SSI prevention techniques are directed at reducing opportunities for microbial contamination of the patient's tissues or sterile surgical instruments; others…