A splinter penetrated into the skin of the sole of the foot, almost to the papillary region of the dermis. Which layer of the epidermis would be the final layer injured?
A) lucidum
B) granulosum
C) spinosum
D) basale

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The papillary region of the dermis is located just below the epidermis. The deepest layer of the epidermis is the basal layer, so this would be the final layer injured.

A Splinter Penetrated into the Skin of the Sole of the Foot