malpighian layer

anatomy

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  • skin
    In human skin: Major layers

    …epidermis consists of a living malpighian layer, in contact with the basement membrane (which is attached to the dermis), and a superficial cornified (horny) layer of dead cells. The malpighian layer consists of both the stratum basale and the stratum spinosum of the epidermis.

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