| Front | Dermis |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: deeper layer of skin formed of dense connective tissue. Contains: a) collagen & elastic fibers b) blood & lymphatic vessels c) nerves d) sebaceous (waxy) and sweat glands e) hair follicles and arrector pilli muscles Innervation: cutaneous nerves containing 1. somatosensory fibers 2. symp/post fibers innervating sweat glands, arrector pilli muscles, and smooth muscles in walls of blood vessels Function: provide a strong layer of skin, bring vasculature and neurons close to epidermis, sweating, etc. |
Tags: skin, and, tissue
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