hair inner root sheath

hair follicle inner root sheath

A multilayered tube composed of terminally differentiated hair follicle keratinocytes that is surrounded by the outer root sheath; the layers of the inner root sheath include the companion layer, Henle's layer, Huxley's layer and the inner root sheath cuticle[MP].

Type Organ
Parent Structure hair root sheath
Latin Name hair follicle inner root sheath
FMA ID 70935

Sub-structures

vibrissa inner root sheath Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hair inner root sheath?
A multilayered tube composed of terminally differentiated hair follicle keratinocytes that is surrounded by the outer root sheath; the layers of the inner root sheath include the companion layer, Henle's layer, Huxley's layer and the inner root sheath cuticle[MP].
What is the Latin name for the hair inner root sheath?
The Latin name for the hair inner root sheath is hair follicle inner root sheath.

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