Stratum basale

Stratum basale

1. Also called stratum germinativum

2. deepest single layer of cells

3. nourished through blood vessels in the dermis

4. cells divide through mitosis

5. this layer has melanocytes

6. single layer of cuboidal or columnar cells

7. basal cell carcinoma

8. forms epidermal ridges

9. Dermal papillae

   • increase surface area of basal lamina
   • strengthen attachment between epidermis and dermis