hypodermis
Fatty tissue layer
The hypodermis is the layer of tissue beneath the skin, consisting mainly of fat and connective tissue.
In anatomy, it anchors skin to underlying muscle and bone while providing insulation and cushioning.
In botany, it refers to a layer of cells just below the epidermis of a plant.
Also called subcutaneous tissue in medical contexts.
Deepest skin layer
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
collagen · elastin · basement membrane · fascia · blood vessels · vascular · nerves · sensory receptors
Maintaining stable internal heat
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- protectionGuarding against harm
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
energy reserve · anchoring · contour · body shape · padding · heat retention
Adipose tissue
- adipocytesLipid-storing cells
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- energy storageCapturing power for later
insulation · padding · cushioning · cellulite · visceral fat · body fat · fatty tissue · metabolism
Syringe-delivered dose
- syringeMedical injection tool
- subcutaneous injectionMedication into tissue below dermis
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
cannula · puncture · biopsy · liposuction · lipoma · edema · atrophy · necrosis
Organ's external tissue
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- parenchymaFunctional tissue of organs
- plant anatomyStructure of vegetation
subcutis
Deepest skin layer
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
fibroblasts · collagen · elastin · basement membrane · fascia · blood vessels · vascular · nerves · sensory receptors · lymphatic
thermoregulation
Maintaining stable internal heat
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- protectionGuarding against harm
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
shock absorption · energy reserve · anchoring · contour · body shape · padding · heat retention
fat
Adipose tissue
- adipocytesLipid-storing cells
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
energy storage · insulation · padding · cushioning · cellulite · visceral fat · body fat · fatty tissue · metabolism · thermogenesis
injection
Syringe-delivered dose
- syringeMedical injection tool
- subcutaneous injectionMedication into tissue below dermis
- absorptionProcess of taking in
infusion · cannula · puncture · biopsy · liposuction · lipoma · edema · atrophy · necrosis
cortex
Organ's external tissue
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- parenchymaFunctional tissue of organs
- plant anatomyStructure of vegetation
- skindermis, skin, cutis, pores, skin cells
- skin and hairskin, hair, dermis, pore, follicle
- tissuesadipose, neural tissue, cardiac tissue, fibrous tissue, bone
- body tissuestissue, connective tissue, muscle, bone, cartilage
- skin anatomydermis, subcutis, cutis, skin cells, melanocyte
- body layersmembrane, plasma membrane, cell membrane, dermis, epithelium
hypodermisepidermis
Outermost tissue layer
outer layer · outermost layer · surface layer · cuticle · skin surface
- hypodermic needleHollow point for injections
- hypodermic syringeNeedle for subcutaneous delivery