is a clear layer of dead cells only found in the epidermis of the palms of the hands and feet.

The stratum lucidum is a thin, clear layer of dead cells found only in the thick skin of the palms and soles. Therefore, the correct choice is Stratum lucidum. The stratum corneum is also made of dead cells, but it is found throughout the skin, not just on the palms and soles.

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