Hair Shafts
by Anatomical Travelogue
Title
Hair Shafts
Artist
Anatomical Travelogue
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Computer-enhanced scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of human hair protruding through the skin. The hair shaft is covered with a cuticle layer of overlapping scales. The scales are thought to prevent matting. Hair is composed of the protein keratin.
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October 1st, 2018
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