epithelial cells, outer covering of the body (Avascular)- not getting nutrients but their supplied by the Dermis. Made up of kerinatized cells

fibrous connective tissue, leathery, vascularized provides nutrients to epidermis by diffusion through the dermis

 Subcutaneous tissue just deep to the skin and under cutaneous tissue – a.ka. superficial fascia, mostly adipose tissue (cushiony); anchors skin to underlying layer (usu. muscle). The adipose tissue acts as insulator and shock absorber.

The _________ layer of the skin is composed of ***Keratinized*** Stratified Squamous Epithelium which is (Flat or scale like) .