Skin Layers

This is the outermost layer of skin

• Epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

This layer is made up of connective tissues, blood and lymphatic vessels, nerve fibers, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

This layer of skin provides heat insulation and protects the deeper tissues of the body.

• Epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis/subcutaneous

This is divided into layers of epithelial tissue.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

The primary substance found in this layer is soft keratin

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

The connective tissue of this layer is composed of collagen

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

Special cells called melanocytes are found in this layer.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

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This layer connects the skin to surface muscles.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

The upper portion of this layer consists of stratified squamous epithelium.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

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This is the deepest layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis