Subcutaneous Tissue
Also known as: Hypodermis; Subcutaneous Fat; Subcutis
Description
Subcutaneous Tissue is a type of loose Connective Tissue composed mainly of Adipocytes, situated under the Dermis of the Skin.
Biological Function of Subcutaneous Tissue
Metabolism
Subcutaneous Tissue provides a form of “thermal insulation” to the body - i.e. it manages the Skin’s function of heat exchange.
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