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

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

真皮, 皮肤真皮层
the deepest layer of the skin that contains fat cells, blood vessels, and nerves

真皮下层, 皮下组织
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

棘层, 棘状层
a layer of the epidermis characterized by granular cells that produce keratin

颗粒层, 颗粒状层
a translucent layer of the epidermis found in thick skin regions of the body

透明层, 光泽层
the outermost layer of the skin consisting of dead cells forming a protective barrier

角质层, 表皮最外层
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

乳头层真皮, 真皮乳头层
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

网状真皮, 网状层
a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface

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

角质细胞, 角膜细胞
a skin cell responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color

黑色素细胞, 色素细胞
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

朗格汉斯细胞, 朗格汉斯细胞(免疫细胞)
a specialized cell found in the skin's epidermis that is involved in the perception of touch and pressure, serving as sensory receptors

梅克尔细胞, 梅克尔细胞(皮肤感受器)
the layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage in the body

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

包皮, 阴茎包皮
