Corpo - La Pelle

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

the deepest layer of the skin that contains fat cells, blood vessels, and nerves

a layer of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin) composed of keratinocytes that play a role in the skin's barrier function and provide structural support to the skin

a layer of the epidermis characterized by granular cells that produce keratin

a translucent layer of the epidermis found in thick skin regions of the body

the outermost layer of the skin consisting of dead cells forming a protective barrier

the top layer of the skin's second layer (dermis) and contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, contributing to the skin's structure and sensitivity to touch

the bottom layer of the skin's dermis that gives the skin strength, elasticity, and contains structures like sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels

a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface

a type of skin cell that produces the protein keratin, which is an important component of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin)

a skin cell responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color

a type of immune cell found in the skin's epidermis that plays a role in defending against foreign substances and pathogens, helping to regulate the immune response in the skin

a specialized cell found in the skin's epidermis that is involved in the perception of touch and pressure, serving as sensory receptors

a small structure in the skin that produces and supports the growth of hair

the layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage in the body

a layer of dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

a protective fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis in males or the clitoral hood in females

the skin under one's hair, covering the head