Cutis (anatomy)

Cutis (anatomy)
Cross-section of all skin layers (epidermis and dermis labeled at upper right)
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Anatomical terminology

Cutis is the combined term for the epidermis and the dermis, the two outer layers of the skin. Underneath is the subcutis. Hair follicles are contained in the subcutis, along with sweat glands and nerves. Sweat pores are contained in the cutis, along with other organs.

Integumentary system

Skin

Epidermis	Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Stratum basale

Basement membrane	Basal keratinocyte Lamina lucida Lamina densa

Dermis	Papillary Dermal papillae Reticular

Root sheath	Outer root sheath Inner root sheath Henle's layer Huxley's layer

Hair shaft	Cuticle Cortex Medulla Bulb with matrix cells Hair follicle

Muscle	Arrector pili muscle

Pilosebaceous unit	Hair sebaceous gland

Nail

Index of skin

Description	Anatomy Physiology connective tissue Development

Disease	Infections by morphology Vesiculobullous Dermatitis and eczema factitial Papulosquamous Urticaria and erythema Radiation-related Pigmentation Mucinoses Keratosis, ulcer, atrophy, and necrobiosis Vasculitis Fat Neutrophilic and eosinophilic Congenital Neoplasms and cancer nevi and melanomas epidermis dermis Symptoms and signs eponymous Terminology

Treatment	Procedures Drugs antibiotics disinfectants emollients and protectives itch psoriasis other Wound and ulcer

Index of skin appendages

Description	Anatomy Physiology Development

Disease	Congenital Neoplasms and cancer Other Symptoms and signs eponymous

Treatment	Procedures Acne drugs