ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE GUIDEFMA7163Body surface

Skin

The outer integumentary envelope of the body forming a protective barrier, aiding temperature regulation, and providing an external anatomical reference.

Verified Structure Metadata
FMA7163
FMA Reference ID
1
Modeled 3D Mesh
Primary System: Body surface
01 · Main Function

What Does the Skin Do?

The outer integumentary envelope of the body forming a protective barrier, aiding temperature regulation, and providing an external anatomical reference.

02 · Anatomical Location

Where Is It Located in the Body?

Situated in the abdominal / lumbar region (bilateral distribution, central plane) within the body surface.

03 · Interactive 3D Model

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FMA ID: FMA7163 · Modeled Mesh IDs: FJ2810
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05 · Connected Body Systems

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Cutaneous sensory receptors in the skin detect touch, pressure, pain, and temperature, sending signals to the nervous system.

Superficial muscles of facial expression and neck (such as the platysma) insert directly into the dermis of the skin.