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Basic skin histology. - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Layers <strong>of</strong> Skin<br />

1) Epidermis<br />

stratified squamous epithelium<br />

epidermal ridges<br />

2) Dermis<br />

a) papillary layer<br />

small blood vessels, lymph & nerves<br />

fine collagen & elastic fibers<br />

b) reticular layer<br />

vascular plexus, lymph, nerves & appendages<br />

compact collagen fibers & thick elastic fibers<br />

3) Hypodermis (subcutaneous)<br />

mainy adipose tissue<br />

Wheater’s Functional Histology

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