7 Layers of skin 3 distinct layer types of the skin – Ø
Epidermis (top), Ø
Dermis and Ø
Hypodermis
(subcutaneous fat) 5 layers of the Epidermis (Top
external layer first) Ø 1. Stratum Corneum Ø 2. Stratum Lucidum (only in thick skin like the palm of the hand or
the foot sole.) Ø 3. Stratum Granulosum Ø 4. Stratum Spinosum Ø 5. Stratum Germinativum 2 layers of the Dermis Ø 1. Dermal Papillary layer Ø 2. Dermal Reticular layer (the location of a lot of structures,
such as hair follicles & blood vessels) |