Now, our epidermis is connected to the dermis via a basement membrane that consists of a network of proteins. And just like we can divide the epidermis into five layers, we can divide the dermis into two layers. This upper layer of the dermis is known as our papillary layer, and this next layer is known as our reticular layer. Now let's begin by discussing the papillary layer. This layer basically consists of a connective tissue that has extensions that extend into the dermis. And this papillary layer basically connects our epidermis to our dermis.