What constitutes malpighian layer?: (A) Corneum lucidum, (B) Corneum spinosum, (C) Spinosum and basale, (D) Basale granulosum
Answer is C. The Malpighian layer of the skin is generally defined as both the stratum basale and stratum spinosum as a unit, although it is occasionally defined as the stratum basale specifically,or the stratum spinosum specifically. It is named after Marcello Malpighi REF : THOMAS HABIF 6TH ED