GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Underlying the papillary layer is the much thicker reticular layer, composed of dense irregular connective tissue which resists forces in many directions attributing to the flexibility of the skin. This layer makes up around 80% of the dermis and is well vascularized and has a rich sensory and sympathetic nerve supply.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thickness of the dermis varies by its location on the body. On the eyelids, it is roughly 0.6 millimeters thick. On the back, palms of hands, and soles of the feet, it’s 3 millimeters thick.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dermis: Thick skin has a thinner dermis than thin skin, and does not contain hairs, sebaceous glands, or apocrine sweat glands. Thick skin is only found in areas where there is a lot of abrasion-fingertips, palms and the soles of your feet. This is a picture of an H&E stained section of the epidermis of thin skin.