MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratum lucidum, 2-3 cell layers, present in thicker skin found in the palms and soles, is a thin clear layer consisting of eleidin which is a transformation product of keratohyalin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stratum lucidum is a thin, transparent layer of keratinocytes that are becoming less round and have a flatter shape. The top layer of the epidermis. This is the layer of the epidermis that you see. In the stratum corneum, keratinocytes become corneocytes (corn-ee-o-site).

Detailed explanation-3: -stratum lucidum: thin, lighter appearing layer only present on the palms and soles. stratum corneum: the outermost layer of skin, made up of layers of very resilient and specialized skin cells and keratin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stratum granulosum is a Latin term, which literally means granular layer. This layer is found in in between the stratum corneum (or stratum lucidum, when present) and the stratum spinosum.