Skin layers characteristics
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Epidermis Characteristic
Avascular; made of stratified squamous epithelium; contains melanocytes; highly regenerative
Dermis Characteristic
Highly vascular; made of dense connective tissue; contains collagen and elastin; thickest layer
Hypodermis Characteristic
Anchors skin to organs; contains adipose tissue; energy reserve; shock absorption and insulation
Avascular layer
Epidermis Layer
Highly vascular layer
Dermis Layer
Contains adipose tissue
Hypodermis Layer
Contains collagen and elastin
What Dermis Contains
Contains melanocytes
Stratum basale
Contains stem cells
Stratum Basale
Highly mitotic layer
Stratum basale layer
Water-resistant layer
Stratum granulosum
Translucent layer
Stratum lucidum
Only found on palms and soles
Stratum Lucidum
Continuously sheds
Stratum corneum
Thickest skin layer
Dermis Thickness
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