A section through the skin and subcutaneous areolar tissue. Labels: h, horny stratum, and m, deeper more opaque layer of the epidermis; d, dermis passing below into sc, loose areolar tissue, with fat, f, in its meshes; above, dermic papillae are seen, projecting into the epidermis which is molded on them; a, opening of a sweat gland; gl, the gland itself.

Section of the Skin and Subcutaneous Areolar Tissue

A section through the skin and subcutaneous areolar tissue. Labels: h, horny stratum, and m, deeper…

The layers of the skin, which consists of the epidermis or cuticle, the scarf-skin, composed of 3 superficial and 2 deep layers; and the Derma, Corium, or Cutis vera, the true skin, composed of a papillary layer above and a reticular layer below.

Layers of the Skin

The layers of the skin, which consists of the epidermis or cuticle, the scarf-skin, composed of 3 superficial…