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Layers of Epidermis
| Layer | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (deepest) | Stratum basale | single row of cells that divide and grow |
| 4 | Stratum spinosum | flat cells with keratin |
| 3 | Stratum granulosum | flat keratinized cells with shriveled nuclei |
| 2 | Stratum lucidum | clear cells |
| 1 | Stratum corneum | many layers of flat, dead, keratinized, nonnucleated cells that are shed |