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Dermis
Layers of
Term | Definition | Function |
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Dermis | thick CONNECTIVE tissue | contains Receptors, Hair Folicles, Sweat and Sebaceous Glands |
Papillary Layer | UPPERMOST of DERMIS - AREOLAR tissue containing blood capillaries and nerves | provides friction ridges (FINGER PRINTS) |
Reticular Layer | DEEPEST of DERMIS - DENSE IRREGULAR connective tissue made of Collagen and Elastin | provides STRENGTH and FLEXIBILITY |
Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis) | Simple AREOLAR tissue and ATIPOSE | for FAT STORAGE and ATTACHMENT to underlying muscle tissue |