Thursday, February 22, 2024

 multiple layer 

connective tissue

deeper layer has vascularized. 

epidermis

dermis irregular connective , sweat gland 

loose connective tissue and fatty tissue

Dermis - four or five layers 

The epidermis is composed of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium.

deep to superficial 

Skin that has four layers of cells is referred to as “thin skin.” 

From deep to superficial, these layers are the 

  1. stratum basale, 
  2. stratum spinosum,
  3.  stratum granulosum, and 
  4. stratum corneum.        
Most of the skin can be classified as thin skin.

Thick skin” is found only on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. It has a fifth layer, called the stratum lucidum, located between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum


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