Layers

• Epidermis: "keratinized epithelium"

​tough superficial layer and a pigmented basal layer. Provides protection.

• Dermis: layer of elastic fibres and

collagen. Fibres give skin strength and provide skin tone.

•  Subcutaneous tissue (superficial

fascia): composed mostly of stored fat and loose connective tissue. Contains cutaneous nerves, sweat galnds, superficial blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. Involved in thermoregulation and protects the skin from bone.

• Skin ligament: small fibrous bands

present through subcutaneous tissue. Attaches to deep fascia. Determines skin mobility.  

• Deep fascia: dense connective layer.

Extensions from this layer invest in deeper structures such as skeletal muscle.