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Equine Integumentary System - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 15:32, 19 November 2012
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The '''dermis''' consists of dense fibrous tissue composed of '''collagen type I, III and V''', with some elastin fibres and provides a supporting mattress for the carriage of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves and sensory receptors, '''hair follicles''', sebaceous and sweat glands, with circulating white cells.
The '''dermis''' consists of dense fibrous tissue composed of '''collagen type I, III and V''', with some elastin fibres and provides a supporting mattress for the carriage of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves and sensory receptors, '''hair follicles''', sebaceous and sweat glands, with circulating white cells.
==Cutaneous Appendages==
===Eyelids===
The palpebral margin is thicker than the remainder of the eyelid and cilia grow from the margin. There are various glands in the region, including '''Moll's glands''' that are modified sweat glands, associated with the cilia. '''Meibomian glands, Zeis glands''' associated with the cilia and the '''lacrimal glands''' together produce the tear film.
==Hair==
==Hair==