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fatty tissue or subcutaneous fat
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What is the prefix of subcutaneous?
In the term "subcutaneous", the prefix "sub" means "under" or "below". A standard prefix in English, "sub" derives most immediately from Latin and is also found in such common terms as "subterranean", "substitute", "submarine", and "substandard", among many others.
What is Ultrasonography also called?
Ultrasonography is also called sonography, diagnostic sonography, and echocardiography when it is used to image the heart
What is the mesencephalon also called?
The midbrain
What is the cerebellum also called?
The little brain
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It can also be called a minus, like in math.
The lower layer of skin is the?
DermisDermis. hypodermis also known as subcutaneous layer
Do females have a thicker hypodermis than males?
Hypodermis, also called subcutaneous tissue, is the lowest layer of the skin in humans and is used mainly as fat storage. Females and males have hypodermis of equal thickness. The amount of fat stored by the hypodermis will vary based on what you eat, how often you exercise, and your general lifestyle.
What is the hypodermis?
is the deepest layer of the skin. composed of adipose and areolar connective tissue. The hypodermis is also known as the subcutaneous layer. it provides insulation and stores fat.
Which one of the 3 layers is not part of the integumentary?
Anything that does not include the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer or even basement layer is not a part of the skin layer. Also the lining of epithelial cells on the uterine.. or even gastrointestinal tract is considered part of the integumentary system.. (not skin).
What type of tissue is located in the subcutaneous layer?
The subcutaneous tissue is the loose, connective tissue directly beneath the dermis. It is composed of adipose tissue or fat that is made up of lipocytes. These cells contain stored fat as an energy reserve. It also provides a layer of insulation to conserve internal body heat as well as a cushion to protect the bones and internal organs.
Where are is the subcutaneous layer of skin?
The subcutaneous layer of the skin is not actually part of the skin, though it is usually mentioned when discussing the anatomy of the skin. It is also called the hypodermis, or the superficial fascia. It is a layer underneath the true skin and has blood vessels, adipose tissue (stored fat), nerve cells, and lymphatic capillaries. It is the loose tissue that is between the skin and the muscles. The layer that covers the muscles underneath is called the deep fascia.
What tissues make up the hypodermis?
The hypodermis, or subcutaneous tissues, is primarily made up of loose connective tissue and fat. It can also contain blood vessels.
What layer of the epidermis contains keratin?
The fat layer (also called the subcutaneous layer)
What are two layers of the skin called?
I believe that the human skin is composed of three primary layers: the epidermis, which provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to infection; the dermis, which serves as a location for the appendages of skin; and the hypodermis (subcutaneous adipose layer). thats what i think anyway hehe enjoy
What Part of the hair in the dermis and hypodermis?
the hair root is in the dermis and the actually hair is on the epidermis
Which layer of the skin protects the deeper tissues of the body and acts as a heat insulator?
Fat. also known as adipose tissue, is the connective tissue found in the subcutaneous layer that provides insulation.
What are structual components of skin?
The skin has three layers-the epidermis, dermis, and fat layer (also called the subcutaneous layer). Each layer performs specific tasks.
