stratum lucidum of epidermis

epidermis stratum lucidum

The layer of lightly staining corneocytes found between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum layers; found primarily in the thick epidermis of the palmar and plantar skin and is composed of three to five layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes.

Type Organ
Parent Structure integumentary system layer
Latin Name epidermis stratum lucidum
FMA ID 70540

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stratum lucidum of epidermis?
The layer of lightly staining corneocytes found between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum layers; found primarily in the thick epidermis of the palmar and plantar skin and is composed of three to five layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes.
What is the Latin name for the stratum lucidum of epidermis?
The Latin name for the stratum lucidum of epidermis is epidermis stratum lucidum.

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