Textbook of Chronic Wound Care: Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Skin

Course overview

This 2-hour online course is based on Chapter 1 of the Textbook of Chronic Wound Care. KEY CONCEPTS The key concepts covered in this course are as follows: 1. Skin is arranged over subcutaneous fatty tissue in six distinct layers. 2. Approximately 20 different cell types are found in skin, each with unique roles. 3. The functions of skin include waterproofing, insulation, temperature regulation, barrier against toxins and pathogens, protection against solar radiation, and sensation of the environment. 4. Skin is a dynamic organ, with respect to structural changes throughout life and the movement and interactions of cells within the skin at any point in time.