Stratum Basale
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Granulosum
Melanocytes
Stratum Lucidum
Langerhans Cells
Dermis
Stratum Corneum
Pacinian corpuscle
Senses pressure
Second layer of the epidermis but ONLY found in the thickest parts of the skin (palms, soles, elbows)
What is often referred to as the "mitotic" layer of the skin as the cells are making more copies of themselves and starting to develop their keratin fibers
The inner most layer of the epidermis that has the "baby" skin cells along with Langerhans and melanocytes.
Fight off foreign invaders and signal an immune response
The outermost layer of the epidermis that is keratinized cells that protect and waterproof our body.
Layer that acts as a barrier
Under epidermis, contains collagen and elastin, along with hair follicles, nerve endings and blood vessels
Makes melanin, the pigment that colors our skin and protects us from harmful UV rays from the sun
