Anatomically, the model shows the following:
1) A relatively large segment showing the skin's 2 layers, which are the epidermis and dermis. The skin (subcutis) is also seen.
The epidermis consists primarily of keratinocytes, and the model clearly shows the layered structure, which is due to the displacement of these cells upwards towards the skin surface (seen both in the different shapes and colors of the cells). Furthermore, the basement membrane can be seen at the bottom.
The thick connective tissue layer with blood vessels, hair follicles with attached smooth muscle (m. arrector pili) and sweat and sebaceous glands can be seen in the dermis. Furthermore, encapsulated (afferent) nerve endings are seen in the form of Meissner corpuscles and Pacini corpuscles.
A bit of the subcutaneous tissue is also shown in yellow at the bottom, which symbolizes fat cells (as the subcutaneous tissue mainly consists of fat cells)
2) A smaller segment showing a hair root with medulla, cortex and hair cuticle. The hair follicle (hair follicle) is not seen.
3) A smaller segment showing a bit of a nail, the nail bed and related tissues such as fat and bone tissue.
