Melanocytes
Specialized cells in the skin that produce melanin
The Stratum Lucidum
the clear layer of thick skin found only on the palms of the hands, fingers, soles of the feet, and toes.
Dermis
Found between the epidermis and hypodermis, the dermis also includes nerve endings, glands, and hair follicles.
Sebaceous gland
Located all over the body, the sebaceous glands produce sebum.
Stratum bascule
The deepest layer of the epidermis
Hypodermis
The layer of skin located under the dermis and is known as the hypodermis, stores fat.
Sudoriferous glands
The sudoriferous glands secrete sweat and are distributed in the dermis over the entire body.
Keratin
Keratin is a tough protein found in the skin, hair, and nails.
Stratum granulosum
A level of somewhat flattened cells, the stratum granulosum lies just superficial to the stratum spinosum and inferior to the stratum lucidum.
Integumentary system
The integumentary system is the enveloping organ of the body that includes the epidermis, dermis, sudoriferous and sebaceous glands, plus hair and nails.
Reticular layer
The reticular layer is the coat of skin inferior to the papillary layer.
Stratum spinosum.
The layer of cells in the epidermis superior to the stratum basale and inferior to the stratum granulosum is called the stratum spinosum.
Sebum
Sebum is an oily substance that helps to keep the skin and hair soft.
Melanin
The pigment melanin protects the body against the damaging effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Epidermal dendritic
The epidermal dendritic cells initiate an immune system response to foreign bacteria or viruses.
Stratum corneum
The epidermis’s outer layer is known as the stratum corneum.
Keratinocytes
The cells within the epidermis that make keratin are called keratinocytes.
Papillary layer
The outer coat of the dermis is called the papillary layer.
Merkel cells
Merkel cells are the skin’s touch receptors.
Epidermis
The outer layer of skin is called the epidermis.