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Epidermis |
Outer layer of skin |
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Stratum Brasale |
-Single row of cells - Stratum Germination - Deepest layer of Epidermis Corrugated cardboard look |
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Stratum Lucidum |
-Clear Layer - Not present in thin skin - Consists of dead cells with distinct boundaries |
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Stratum Granulosum |
' Granular' Layer -thin 3-5 cell layer - Anything above this layer does not get capillary supply so it dies |
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Stratum Spinosum |
Several layers thick Prickly layer Web- like layer |
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Stratum Corneum |
- Water Proof, bumpy layer - Protects the skin - Most Superficial - Makes 3/4 of Epidermis -29-40 dead layers thick - Average person loses 40lbd of skin flakes in a lifetime |
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Dermis |
-Second layer of skin ( strong flexible connective tissue) - Binds body together prevents penetration - holds - fibers, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, hair follicle, oil and sweat glands. Has two layers |
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Papillary |
- Areolar connective tissue - superficial - heavily filled with blood vessels |
(dermis) |
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Reticular |
-80% of dermis thickness - irregular connective tissue |
Dermis |