papillary layer of dermis

corpus papillary

The upper layer of the dermis beneath the epidermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue[ncit,modified].

Type Organ
Parent Structure integumentary system layer
Latin Name corpus papillary
FMA ID 64776

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What is the papillary layer of dermis?
The upper layer of the dermis beneath the epidermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue[ncit,modified].
What is the Latin name for the papillary layer of dermis?
The Latin name for the papillary layer of dermis is corpus papillary.

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