The stratum lucidum is a thin clear layer of flattened dead cells found only in very thick skin, such as the palms and soles. It lies just beneath the stratum corneum.
| Location | Thick skin of the palms, soles and fingertips, between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum |
|---|---|
| Parts |
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| Nerve Supply | Free nerve endings and Merkel cells from cutaneous nerves |
| Blood Supply | None (epidermis is avascular; nourished from dermal capillaries) |
| Venous drainage |
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| Lymphatic drainage |
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Adds an extra tough, translucent layer to skin that takes heavy friction and pressure.
Its presence is a feature of thick skin. Friction blisters on the hands and feet in athletes and manual workers often form in the upper epidermis of this thick skin.
Separation of epidermal layers from repeated rubbing, common on palms and soles.
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