a Dead cells flaking off stratum corneum -compare this to thick keratininzed skin |
b Epidermal layers below stratum corneum (no stratum lucidum) |
c Dermal layer |
d Hair in follicle |
e Hair showing overlapping cells of the cuticle |
f Stratum basale of epidermal layer that provides the mitotic cells for the hair growth and other epidermal accessories |