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distributed. It is only found underneath the coronary 

 cushion, sensitive laminae of wall and sole (excepting over 

 the OS pedis), fibro-cartilages, tendon of the extensor pedis, 

 and finally in the shape of the plantar cushion. 



Superficial inflammation of the podophyllous membrane 

 involves the rete malphigii and the upper region of the 

 papillary body. Parenchymatous inflammation of this 

 structure attacks the deeper layers, especially the vascular 

 layer, the papillary body, and frequently extends to the rete 

 malphigii and subcutis. 



