Plastics SRGT 1442 Exam Review Questions with
Correctly Solved Answers
What does "plastikos" mean?
To mold or to shape (Greek origin of the word plastic)
What are the three main layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)
What are the five layers of the epidermis (superficial to deep)?
Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale
What is the mnemonic to remember the layers of the epidermis?
Come Let's Get Sun Burned
What are the two layers of the dermis?
Papillary dermis and Reticular dermis
Where is basal cell carcinoma (BCC) located?
Epidermis, basal cell layer
How deep does basal cell carcinoma typically go?
Superficial, rarely metastasizes
Where is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) located?
Epidermis, squamous cells in the upper layers
How deep can squamous cell carcinoma go?
Correctly Solved Answers
What does "plastikos" mean?
To mold or to shape (Greek origin of the word plastic)
What are the three main layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)
What are the five layers of the epidermis (superficial to deep)?
Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale
What is the mnemonic to remember the layers of the epidermis?
Come Let's Get Sun Burned
What are the two layers of the dermis?
Papillary dermis and Reticular dermis
Where is basal cell carcinoma (BCC) located?
Epidermis, basal cell layer
How deep does basal cell carcinoma typically go?
Superficial, rarely metastasizes
Where is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) located?
Epidermis, squamous cells in the upper layers
How deep can squamous cell carcinoma go?
