Human Skin - Skin Layers

Skin Layers

Skin is composed of three primary layers:

  • the epidermis, which provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to infection;
  • the dermis, which serves as a location for the appendages of skin; and
  • the hypodermis (subcutaneous adipose layer).

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