Keratinocytes exert their functions after cell death to guarantee the stability, mechanical resistance, elasticity, physical-barrier and water-impermeability functions of the skin. These properties ...

The Anatomy and Function of the Skin’s Outermost Layer The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. The thickness of the epidermis varies depending on where on the body it is located. It is at ...

The integumentary system is the physical system that forms the barrier between the external environment and the internal systems of the body. In humans, this system consists of skin, hair, nails, and ...

The subcutaneous layer is the deepest skin layer. It protects a person’s body and keeps it warm. This layer also provides insulation and protection for vital tissues such as muscles, bones, and organs ...