In thick skin, there is an extra layer of epidermal cells. This layer is called the stratum lucidum.
What is the stratum lucidum?
The stratum lucidum is a layer of cells that are present in the epidermic tissue, i.e., in the skin.
The stratum lucidum acts to increase the stretching properties of the skin or epidemic tissue.
The stratum lucidum is a visible layer under a microscope that also acts to decrease the friction of the skin, (e.g., in feet and hands).
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