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    The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. It serves to protect the body from damage, infection, and temperature regulation. The skin is composed of three layers - the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It protects the body and plays a role in sensing touch, pain, and temperature. Glands within the skin, such as sweat and sebaceous glands, help regulate body temperature and secrete oils and sweat. The integumentary system is externally visible, allowing masseuses to observe potential contraindications to massage therapy.

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    The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. It serves to protect the body from damage, infection, and temperature regulation. The skin is composed of three layers - the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It protects the body and plays a role in sensing touch, pain, and temperature. Glands within the skin, such as sweat and sebaceous glands, help regulate body temperature and secrete oils and sweat. The integumentary system is externally visible, allowing masseuses to observe potential contraindications to massage therapy.

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    The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. It serves to protect the body from damage, infection, and temperature regulation. The skin is composed of three layers - the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It protects the body and plays a role in sensing touch, pain, and temperature. Glands within the skin, such as sweat and sebaceous glands, help regulate body temperature and secrete oils and sweat. The integumentary system is externally visible, allowing masseuses to observe potential contraindications to massage therapy.

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    The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. It serves to protect the body from damage, infection, and temperature regulation. The skin is composed of three layers - the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It protects the body and plays a role in sensing touch, pain, and temperature. Glands within the skin, such as sweat and sebaceous glands, help regulate body temperature and secrete oils and sweat. The integumentary system is externally visible, allowing masseuses to observe potential contraindications to massage therapy.

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    THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

    The integumentary system protects the body from infections and injuries
    serving as a physical shield. This is the body’s outer covering and the most
    superficial of the systems that make up the human body. It is made up of skin,
    glands, hairs and nails.
    Skin – This starts the first physical contact in massage, touch. ‘Touch’ calms
    and prepares the client’s body, bringing it warmth. The skin is the surface area
    where touch is applied and generally incorporates the rest of components that
    makes up the integumentary system. The skin is a tightly knitted network of
    cells. The outermost layer being the epidermis, is created by dead keratin. It
    holds out against wearing and tearing brought on by the external environment.
    The second layer, the dermis, provides the epidermis with blood supply and
    has nerves that alerts the body of danger. Lastly, the hypodermis provides
    cushioning in the skin by the storing of fat. It also connects the skin to the
    underlying systems like the muscles.
    The skin overall absorbs and helps heal abrasions, cuts and other injuries. It
    links other systems together and plays a part in sensing pain, temperature,
    touch, and vibration. It provides physical protection against bacteria and
    germs. It also cushions and protects the body from infection and regulates the
    body temperature keeping it cool.
    Glands - Sudoriferous glands, are also known as sweat glands. It produces the
    fluid to regulate the body temperature. This gland is also responsible for odour
    when bacteria break down the sweat.
    Sebaceous glands are part of the pilosebaceous unit, including the hair, hair
    follicle, and arrector pili muscle. It secretes sebum adding a protective layer
    that also prevents fluid loss, and also plays an antimicrobial role.
    Nails - The nails protect the digits, which are prone to repeated trauma by
    creating a hard covering.
    Hair - filters harmful particles from entering the eyes, ears, nose, etc.
    The integumentary system plays a role in protecting and regulating issues such
    as; contagious diseases, fever and skin condition which are contraindications in
    massage therapy.
    What is special about this system is that most health conditions associated
    with it is visible. It is external making it possible for the masseuse to spot
    certain contraindications. This system relates the massage therapist through
    touch and observation of the client. When touching with purpose, there should
    be in-depth knowledge in the anatomy of the body; the integumentary system
    is a valuable and relatable feature for the masseuse to familiarise themselves
    with.

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22827-integumentary-
    system#:~:text=Your%20integumentary%20system%20is%20your,to%20keep
    %20it%20in%20balance.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554386/

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