Layers of the Skin
The skin is composed of three layers:
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Subcutaneous Tissue: Composition, Function, Structure
Also known as the hypodermis, is the innermost layer of
skin.
It's made up of fat and connective tissues that house larger
blood vessels and nerves.
Acts as an insulator to help regulate body temperature
(Effect of Age on Subcutaneous Tissue - facial aging )
Provides Protection : Natural padding protect bone-muscle
if you fall
Hormone Production : swell or shrink depending on whether
fat is being stored or used.
The hormone leptin is secreted by fat cells to help control
appetite and signal when you are full.
Energy Reserve
The size of adipocytes is determined by a person's nutrition habits.
Generally, a person who maintains a healthy diet and exercise habits
has smaller adipocytes and is less likely to be overweight.
The location and thickness of subcutaneous tissue differ by sex.
Men tend to accumulate more around the abdomen and the
shoulders, while women accumulate it around the thighs, hips, and
buttocks.
Medications that may be given by subcutaneous injection include:
Epinephrine for allergic reactions
Some vaccinations
Insulin- Some fertility drug - Some chemotherapy medications
Morphin - Growth hormone - Anti-arthritis drugs
greater concentrations of subcutaneous tissue make them ideal injection sites.
Outer part of the upper arm
Middle part of the abdomen
Front of the thigh
Upper back
Upper part of the buttocks
