Epidermis Layers Flashcards
5 Epidermis Layers
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
Stratum Corneum
Most superficial
Stratum Lucidum
Normally found on the palms of hands and foot soles
Stratum Granulosum
Converts keratinocytes into granular cells
Stratum Spinosum
Begins the process of keratinization
Stratum Basale
Deepest region of the epidermis
Most superficial
Stratum Corneum
Normally found only on the palms of hands and foot soles
Stratum Lucidum
Converts keratinocytes into granular cells
Stratum Granulosum
Begins the process of keratinization
Stratum Spinosum
Deepest region of the epidermis
Stratum Basale
The epidermis is….
(2)
Top layer of skin
Visible to the human eye
The dermis is located….
Under the epidermis and above the subcutaneous tissue
Within the dermal skin layer are…..
(4)
Blood vessels
Glands
Hair follicles
Nerves
Subcutaneous tissue is also referred to as…
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous tissue is…
The connection to the skin and muscle
In medical documentation subcutaneous tissue is referred to as…
Superficial fascia
Superficial fascia is…
Subcutaneous tissue in medical terms
Growth layer of the skin
Basal layer
What is NOT considered a skin layer?
Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)
Sudoriferous Glands
Skin pores that cool the body and are in the epidermis and the dermis
Skin pores that cool the body and are in the epidermis and dermis
Sudoriferous glands
