Layers Of The Skin

Front 1

Epidermis

Back 1

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis also has 5 layers to it. The epidermis is also known as “scarf skin” or “cutis”. It is also apposed of epithelial tissue that covers & protects our bodies.

The 5 main layers of the epidermis are:

1) Stratum corneum

2) Stratum lucidum

3) Stratum granulosum

4) Stratum spinosum

5) Stratum germinativum

Front 2

Dermis

Back 2

Known as “true skin” cutis or corinum, the dermis is the 2nd main layer of the skin & has connective tissues & elastin & collegen. There are 2 layers of the dermis:

1) Papillary, is the first layer of the dermis & is in line with the papilla.

2) Reticular, is the second layer of the dermis.

Front 3

Subcutaneous

Back 3

The third main layer of the skin also known as the “fatty layer” or “adipose layer”