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3-4. INTRODUCTION TO INTEGUMENTARY DERIVATIVES

3-4. INTRODUCTION TO INTEGUMENTARY DERIVATIVES

The integumentary derivatives include the glands, hairs, and nails associated with the skin. All integumentary derivatives are formed from the tissues of the integument proper (dermis and epidermis). All are appended (attached) to the integument proper and are often known as the appendages of the skin. See figure 3-2.

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