Thick skin
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
Epidermis
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Stratum basale
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Stratum spinosum
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Stratum granulosum
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Stratum lucidum
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Stratum corneum
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Melanocytes >
Melanocytes are located primarily in the stratum basale, although they can also be found in the stratum spinosum. Melanocytes synthesize melanin pigment, which they package into melanin granules that are transferred to neighboring keratinocytes. Melanin provides protection against ultraviolet light.
Dermis >
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Papillary layer of dermis
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Reticular layer of dermis
Skin can be classified as either thick or thin, depending on the thickness of the epidermal layer. This image compares a diagrammatic representation of thick skin with a photomicrograph of a hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of primate skin. 200x
- Meissner's corpuscle >
Meissner’s corpuscles are sensory receptors located immediately beneath the epithelium of the skin in the papillary layer of the dermis. They provide fine touch discrimination and are most concentrated in finger tips and lips.
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