middle layer of skin, below the epidermis and above the hypodermis
Layers
Papillary Dermis (upper):
- fine, loose collagen fibers
- named for fingerlike projections into the epidermis
Reticular Dermis (lower):
- densely packed collagen fibers
- highly elastic
- thicker than papillary dermis
- contains hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands