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integumentary system |
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integumentary system [integ′yəmen′tərē] the skin and its appendages, hair, nails, and sweat and sebaceous glands. See also the Color Atlas of Human Anatomy. integumentary 1. pertaining to or composed of skin. 2. serving as a covering. integumentary system skin and its appendages. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An example of a preventive intervention related to the integumentary system in a person with spinal cord injury is the use of a combined educational program regarding the need for frequent skin inspection with direct intervention for training in ischial weight relief to prevent skin breakdown. Skin, or the integumentary system, is the single largest organ in the body. The final chapter in this section covers the integumentary system and highlights the mechanism of healing, integumentary impairments, aspects of examination and evaluation, and the application of these concepts through a case example. |
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