Malpighian layer

Histologic image of the epidermis with its layers named in white text.

The Malpighian layer of the skin is generally defined as both the stratum basale and stratum spinosum as a unit,^[1][2] although it is occasionally defined as the stratum basale specifically.^[3]

It is named after Marcello Malpighi.

See also

• Epidermis

References

1. McGrath, J.A.; Eady, R.A.; Pope, F.M. (2004). Rook's Textbook of Dermatology (Seventh Edition). Blackwell Publishing. Pages 3.1-3.6. ISBN 978-0-632-06429-8.
2. TheFreeDictionary > Malpighian layer Citing:
   • The American Heritage Medical Dictionary 2007
   • Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. 2007
3. TheFreeDictionary > Malpighian layer Citing:
   • Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers 2007