The Epidermal Layer That is Found Only in Thick Skin

Question

The epidermal layer that is found only in thick skin is called ________.
A) stratum corneum
B) stratum basale
C) stratum granulosum
D) stratum spinosum
E) stratum lucidum

Accepted Answer

The stratum lucidum is a translucent layer of flattened, dead keratinocytes found only in thick skin, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.