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What is the other name for hypodermis?
The hypodermis has two other names: the Subcutaneous layer and the Superficial Fascia
Subcutaneous and then state another term that has the same meaning?
The hypodermis
An example of a cutaneous membrane would be?
Another name for Cutaneous Membrane is Integument Membrane.
What is the name of the area just beneath the skin layer?
Subcutaneous tissue, or hypodermis
What is the name of the subcutaneous tissue just below the skin?
The subcutaneous layer is the hypodermis.
What does the hypodermis connect?
The hypodermis connects the skin to the underlying muscle.
What is another name for a protective underlying layer?
Another name for a protective underlying layer of skin is Hypodermis. It is usually the third layer of skin in the body under the skin layers dermis, and epidermis. the first layer of skin is the epidermis. the second layer of skin is the dermis. The third layer of skin is the hypodermis which is usually protecting the nerve endings and sweat glands from being harmed from any bacteria or fungi and viruses.
Is the stratum corneum a layer of the hypodermis?
The stratum corneum is a layer of the epidermis. It is not a layer of the hypodermis.
Where is the hypodermis located?
it is the third layer of skin after your epidermis and dermis then your hypodermis. the hypodermis generally has more areolar and adipose tissue. this is the layer that tattoos are injected into..
Does the hypodermis contain connective cells?
The hypodermis contains connective cells or tissues directly under the skin.
Is the hypodermis responsible for locomotion?
No
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.
