Papillary dermis

Papillary dermis
Latin stratum papillare
Code TH H3.12.00.1.03002

The papillary dermis is the uppermost layer of the dermis. It intertwines with the rete ridges of the epidermis and is composed of fine and loosely arranged collagen fibers.[1]

See also

Additional images

Epidermis and dermis of human skin  
Cross-section of all skin layers.  

References

  1. ^ Marks, James G; Miller, Jeffery (2006). Lookingbill and Marks' Principles of Dermatology (4th ed.). Elsevier Inc. Page 8-9. ISBN 1-4160-3185-5.