Histology of the Integumentary System, Skin

The various layers of the skin, the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer are shown here.  More detail is displayed at high magnification and the four cell layers of the epidermis are labelled as follows: the stratum basale, the stratum spinosum, the stratum granulosum, and the stratum corneum.  Plates compare thick skin to thin skin.

More examples of skin cells on display include sweat gland, sebaceous gland, a Meissner’s corpuscle and Paninian Corpuscle.

Laminated and in full colour.

Size 61 x 45cm