Located immediately above the stratum spinosum of the epidermis; consists of 3-5 layers; when viewed under a microscope, cells in this layer have a granular appearance.
Stratum Germinativum
Deepest epidermal layer; singled celled layer consisting of cuboidal or columnar epithelium attached to the basement membrane, which separates the epidermis from the dermis; stratum basale.
Stratum Corneum
The most superficial epidermal layer, consists mostly of dead cells and keratin.
Stratum Basale
Deepest layer of the epidermis; singled celled layer consisting of cuboidal or columnar epithelium attached to the basement membrane, which separates the epidermis from the dermis; stratum germinativum.
Stratified Epithelium
Epithelium with many layers that forms and effective protection from mechanical and chemical stress.
Stomach
Large organ in the upper part of the abdomen that digests and stores food.
Stimulatory Neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitter that results in stimulations of the postsynaptic neuron.
Sternal
Relating to the sternum.