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- 5. Integumentary System
- Skin
- Subcutaneous Tissue
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stratum spinosum
B
stratum basale
C
stratum granulosum
D
stratum corneum
E
stratum lucidum
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Author: Roberto Grujičić MD • Reviewer: Dimitrios Mytilinaios MD, PhD The thickness of the skin varies greatly according to the location on the
body. The thickness of the skin is mainly determined by the thickness of the epidermal layer. In areas where the skin is thin, the epidermal layer varies from 75 to 150 μm. The 'thin skin' is a term that describes skin found everywhere except for the palms of the
hands and soles of the feet. The skin is especially thin in areas such as eyelids. The epidermis of thin skin consists of four layers of cells which include (deep to superficial): The thin skin
lacks an additional layer present in thick skin areas which are known as the stratum lucidum. This layer mostly adds to the increased thickness of the epidermis in certain areas. Contents + Show all Learn more about the skin with the following study unit: All content published on Kenhub is reviewed by medical and anatomy experts. The information we provide is grounded on academic literature and peer-reviewed research.
Kenhub does not provide medical advice. You can learn more about our content creation and review standards by reading our content quality guidelines. Mescher, A. L., Mescher, A. L., & Junqueira, L. C. U. (2016). Junqueira's basic histology: Text and atlas (Fourteenth edition.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education. Thin skin: want to learn more about it? Our
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Last reviewed: July 27, 2022
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The 'thin skin' is a term that describes skin found everywhere except for the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Layers
Basal layer, spinous layer, granular layer, stratum corneum
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