Surface anatomy

Surface anatomy

The study of the form and markings of the body surface.

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Surface anatomy

fingerprint

Anatomy; Surface anatomy

The distinctive pattern of minute ridges in the outer horny layer of the skin is called as fingerprint.

oral cavity

Anatomy; Surface anatomy

Oral cavity (mouth) contains teeth, tongue, and major and minor salivary glands. It forms the food bolus and aids the swallowing of the food bolus. The tongue manipulates food to aid chewing and ...

Also called the subcutaneous tissue is a layer of tissue that lies immediately below the dermis; it consists primarily of loose connective tissue and lobules of fat, but it also contains larger blood ...

nodules

Anatomy; Surface anatomy

Nodules are forms of papules, but are larger and deeper. They may be located in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue, or in the epidermis. Nodules are usually 0.5 cm. or more in diameter.

macules

Anatomy; Surface anatomy

Are circumscribed alterations in skin color. The skin surface is neither elevated or depressed in relation to the surrounding skin. Macules may be of any size or color. White, brown, and red are the ...

pustule

Anatomy; Surface anatomy

A pustule is a circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains a purulent exudate that may be white, yellow, or greenish-yellow in color.

plaque

Anatomy; Surface anatomy

A plaque is an elevated area of skin 2 cm. or more in diameter. It may be formed by a coalescence of papules or nodules. The surface area is greater than its height. It is a plate-like lesion.