What is the main basic structure of the dermis?

1 Answer

Papillary, reticular dermis and dermal papillae.

Explanation:

The dermis is located below the epidermis and above the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis).

![https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Skinpng/800px-Skinpng](useruploads.socratic.org)

Essentially, this skin layer is composed of fibroblasts (connective tissue), macrophages (leucocyte), and adipocytes (lipid storage).

It is divided into three main parts or layers (in order):

  • Dermal papillae
  • Papillary dermis
  • Reticular dermis

![https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Blausen_0802_Skin_DermalCirculationpng/1024px-Blausen_0802_Skin_DermalCirculationpng](useruploads.socratic.org)