Hair Structure Anatomy And Comparative Anatomy Dedicated To The Memory Of The Late Dr. R. E. Rivett Whose Untimely Death Prevented His Role In Co-Authorship

The document detailed the ultrastructure, function, and formation of hair, focusing on the cuticle, cortical, and medullary cells. Cuticle cells overlapped in a specific pattern, contributing to the surface properties of mammalian fibers. Cortical cells were categorized into orthocortical, paracortical, and mesocortical types based on staining characteristics. The medulla, present in coarser hairs, contained vacuoles and medullary granules. Intercellular connections between various cell types were crucial for the mechanical and chemical properties of fibers. The study highlighted the importance of these cellular structures in applications ranging from textiles to biodegradation.