structure of the skin
DESCRIPTION
Structure of the Skin. By Jeeves. Main Layers. The skin is composed of 3 layers (superficial to deep): Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue). The Epidermis. 5 Layers (deep to superficial) Stratum basale Stratum spinosum Stratum granulosum Stratum lucidum - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
STRUCTURE OF THE SKINBy Jeeves
MAIN LAYERS The skin is
composed of 3 layers (superficial to deep):
1. Epidermis2. Dermis3. Hypodermis
(subcutaneous tissue)
THE EPIDERMIS
5 Layers (deep to superficial)1. Stratum basale2. Stratum spinosum3. Stratum granulosum4. Stratum lucidum5. Stratum corneum
THE EPIDERMIS
THE EPIDERMIS
THE EPIDERMIS
THE DERMIS Is separated from the epidermis by the
Basement Membrane Contains
hair follicles sweat glands sebaceous glands apocrine glands lymphatic vessels blood vessels
HYPODERMIS (SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE) This is a fatty layer of connective tissue that
contains larger blood vessels and lymphatics.
ALL 3 LAYERS
THE BASEMENT MEMBRANE