Which layer of epidermis is absent in all parts of the body except in the palms and soles?

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The stratum corneum is the outermost layer that is composed of dead cells containing keratin.
The stratum lucidum is also composed of dead cells containing keratin, but is only present in the thick skin of palms, fingers, and soles.
The stratum spinosum is the thickest layer of epidermis composed of dividing cells.
The stratum basale is the germinative layer composed of undifferentiated germ cells which give rise to new cells of the epidermis.
Please see the diagram below as a visual reference for the anatomy of the epidermis referenced in the question above.
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Which Layer of Epidermis Is Absent in All Parts of the Body