stratum corneum (keratin {horny} layer)

Introduction

• The outer layer of the epidermis, consisting of several layers of flat keratinized non-nucleated cells*.
• Cornified layer of finger & toe nails.

* Layers of epidermis (from the surface) include:

• stratum corneum (keratin {horny} layer)
• stratum lucidum (clear layer) <palms & soles>
• stratum granulosum (granular layer)
• stratum spinosum (prickle cell layer)
• stratum basale (basal cell layer)

More general terms

• organ structure

Component of

• epidermis