Stratum Germinativum

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Also known as:  Basal Layer;  Germinal Layer;  Germinative Layer;  Malpighian Layer

 

Description

The Stratum Germinativum is the innermost of the four layers of the Epidermis of the Skin.

 

Biological Function of the Stratum Germinativum

Skin

   Melanocytes are located within the Stratum Germinativum.

 Most Skin growth occurs within the Stratum Germinativum:

 The Stratum Germinativum consists of millions of continually dividing Cells that are gradually pushed outwards to the other three layers of the Epidermis becoming progressively impregnated with Keratin as they move outwards.

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