The Layers of the Epidermis

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   Basale      Corneum      Granulosum      Spinosum   

The Stratum is the basal layer and is made up of 1 cell layer of cuboidal cells. Above the basal layer you will find the Stratum , which is known for the prickly appearance of the cells.

The next layer up is the Stratum , it is granular in nature. The Stratum is the outer layer of the epidermis, the cells are flat and dead.