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Stratum Spinosum: The prickle cell layer of the epidermis. Consists of many rows of cells that appear to be held together by spines or prickles.
It is made up of 5 layers: Stratum Corneum - horny layer, Stratum lucidum - clear layer, Stratum granulosum - granular layer, Stratum spinosum - spiny layer - prickle cell, melanin production, ...
It's the thinnest layer, but it's responsible for protecting you from the harsh environment, with five layers of its own: stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum.
The epidermis has five layers of its own: stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum. The epidermis also hosts different types of cells: keratinocytes, melanocytes and Langerhans cells.
The epidermis have 5 layers Stratum basale ,stratum spinosum ,stratum granulosum, stratum licidum and stratum corneum. The bottom layer, the stratum basale, has cells which are shaped like columns.
 See also: Body, Epidermis, Sebaceous glands, Stratum Granulosum, Dermis
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