Integumentary System – Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin

Throughout this lesson, we will identify the structures and function of the Integumentary system including the skin, hair, and nails.  It is important to know the normal function and appearance of the Integumentary system structures. This will aid in recognizing signs and symptoms of disorders and the pathology behind each which will help guide treatments and interventions as we move through other content sections of the Integumentary system.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Identify structures in the Integumentary system
2. Name the three layers of the skin
3. Describe the function of structures in the Integumentary system
4. Determine the function of the Integumentary system