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) granulosum
B) spinosum
C) basale
D) lucidum

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The basale layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis and is in direct contact with the dermis. Injuries that penetrate to the papillary region of the dermis would only reach the basale layer of the epidermis before reaching the dermis, making it the final layer injured.

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