Term Name: integumental system
Synonyms: body surface, dermal system, external covering of organism, integumentary system, integumentum commune, organism surface, surface
Definition: Connected anatomical system that forms a barrier between an animal and its environment. In vertebrates, the integumental system consists of the epidermis, dermis plus associated glands and adnexa such as hair and scales. In invertebrates, the integumental system may include cuticle.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002416]

Relationships
is part of: multicellular organism
has parts: chitin-based cuticle exocrine gland of integumental system exoskeleton gland of integumental system insect region of integument integument integumental taste bud integumentary adnexa integumentary projection integumentary system layer major vestibular gland muscularis orbicularis shell skin muscle surface structure
is a type of: anatomical system
has subtype: adult integumentary system embryonic/larval integumentary system
disjoint_from: entire sense organ system hepatobiliary system
inverse disjoint_from: biliary system circulatory system digestive system endocrine system exocrine system gustatory system hematopoietic system immune system musculoskeletal system nervous system renal system reproductive system respiratory system skeletal system