Plantar skin, LM - Fotografía de stock

Plantar skin, light micrograph (LM) of sectioned foot sole skin. The skin on the soles of the feet is referred to as plantar skin as the outer layer of keratin (stratum corneum) (top) is much thicker here than in the rest of the body. This adaptation occurs in areas of high friction and wear. Magnification: x 100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. Human tissue.