‘Cornish Ladies Grow Special Begonias‘ is a very “British” mnemonic for remembering the different layers of the epidermis:
C = stratum corneum
L = stratum lucidum
G = stratum granulosum
S = stratum spinosum
B = stratum basale
Mnemonics are a system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something.
The Cornish are a group of people native to Cornwall and are a recognized national minority in the United Kingdom. They can trace their roots back to the ancient Britons who inhabited southern and central Great Britain before the Roman conquest. Many people living in Cornwall today continue to assert there distinct identity that is separate from the English or British identities.
Begonias are a genus of perennial flowering plants with over 2000 different species being native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. Some Begonia species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates which is found in Cornwall.
Other podiatry relevant mnemonics:
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