Anatomy of Skin

Wounds and lacerations. Emergency care and

closure
Chapter 3: Anatomy of wound repair
• The epidermis: no organs, nerve endings, or
vessels; only a few cell layers thick
• The dermis: Nerve fbers branch endings in the
dermis and is the key layer for achieving proper
wound repair
Superfcial Fascia (Subcutaneous Layer)
• commonly referred to as the subcutaneous or
subcuticular layer, contain loose connective tissue
• encloses a varying amount of fat. Devitalized fat
can promote bacterial growth and infection
• The sensory nerve branches travel in the
superfcial fascia just deep to the dermis
 Deep Fascia
• acts as a base for the superfcial fascia and as
an enclosure for muscle groups
• support and protect muscles and other soft
tissue structures
Kraissl’s lines