Part I: Layers of the Epidermis
A. The following diagram of the epidermis has four distinct layers. In areas of the body
with thick skin, such as fingertips, palms, and soles, there is an additional layer
called the stratum lucidum. This layer consists of flattened, clear, dead cells, located
beneath the stratum corneum. To help you learn the layers of the epidermis, label
Figure 9-1 with the terms provided below.
