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IX-46 (5) Slide 79, Fingertip, Thick Skin (H&E). Low power view of dermis (bottom) and epidermis (epi). In dermis the boundary between the papillary layer (loose connective tissue) and the reticular layer is approximate (dotted line). Observe dermal papillae (dp) in the papillary layer and collagen fibers (c) in the reticular layer.