GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides the first barrier of protection from the invasion of substances into the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your epidermis is the thinnest layer of skin. It helps hydrate your body, produces new skin cells, protects your body from damage and makes melanin, which provides skin color. While your epidermis is the thinnest layer of skin, your dermis is the thickest layer of skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis is divided into two layers: the papillary dermis and the reticular dermis. The papillary dermis is the superficial layer, lying deep to the epidermis. The papillary dermis is composed of loose connective tissue that is highly vascular.

Detailed explanation-4: -Superficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superficial to the muscles. The cornea is on the superficial surface of the eye.