Medical Terminology / Unit 5 MedTerm 0281 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Subcutaneous Layer
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The idea
The subcutaneous layer lies beneath the dermis and is composed largely of fat and connective tissue.
In practice
A subcutaneous injection is given into this layer, beneath both skin layers above it.
Where people slip
This layer is also called the hypodermis. Both names are current.
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