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What are the four to five layers of the epidermis called?
Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum(Palms and Soles), Stratum Ganulosum, Stratum Spinosum and Stratum Basale (Stratum Germinativum)
Stratum Corneum
Also called the horny layer; outermost layer.
Stratum Lucidum(Palms and Soles)
Clear layer
Statum Granulosum
Grannular layer of cells. They accumulate two types of granules; keratohyaline granules and lamellated granules.
Stratum Spinosum
Composed of prickle cells
Stratum Basale(Stratum Germinativum)
Deepest of the five layers, made of basal cells.
What are the two layers of Dermis
Stratum Papillar & Stratum Reticulare
Stratum Papillare
Thin superficial layer interlocked with the epidermis
Stratum Reticulare
Thick layer of dense, irregular connective tissue
Author
Chum
ID
159805
Card Set
Skin
Description
Chapter 2 Skin
Updated
2012-06-23T23:19:13Z
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