The entire body, aside from the bones, is considered "Soft Tissue." The answer to this question will be location-specific. To know what soft tissues are "underlying" an area, we need to know what area we are talking about.
The term underlying just means, "deeper inside the body." So, underlying the skin is the surface fascia (aka connective tissue), the capillary beds, and so forth. Underlying the abdominal muscle wall is the abdominal cavity, filled with the organs of digestion and elimination, etc.
So "underlying soft tissue" means whatever organs or structures are present deeper inside the body at that location.
The underlying soft tissues of your arm include the biceps and triceps muscles, and the blood vessels and nerves supplying energy to them, etc. The underlying soft tissues of your head include the tongue, the eyes, the brain, the glands, the jaw muscles, etc.
Soft tissue prominence refers to a condition where there is an abnormal swelling or bulging of the soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, or ligaments. This can be caused by various factors, including inflammation, injury, or underlying medical conditions. Soft tissue prominence is usually accompanied by pain, tenderness, and limited range of motion in the affected area.
The answer is Epithelial Tissue
The answer is Epithelial Tissue
Soft tissue opacity of the abdomen refers to increased density seen on imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans. This can indicate the presence of abnormal tissue such as fluid, inflammation, or tumors in the abdominal cavity. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is needed to determine the underlying cause.
Their appearance is deceptive because they do not bleed heavily and the underlying injury is hidden by soft tissue when the patient opens his hand and straightens the injured finger.
Soft tissue asymmetry of the breast refers to a noticeable difference in the size, shape, or position of breast tissue between the two breasts. This can be a natural variation or indicate an underlying issue like hormonal changes, injury, or breast disease. It is important to monitor any changes in asymmetry and consult a healthcare provider for evaluation.
Epithelial tissue covers and protects underlying tissue.
Soft tissue edema in the distal fibula refers to swelling of the soft tissue around the lower end of the fibula bone. This can occur due to trauma, injury, inflammation, or underlying medical conditions. It is important to identify the cause of the edema and address it accordingly to prevent further complications.
The Epithelial tissue
The connective tissue that binds skin to underlying muscle is called the subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis. It is primarily composed of adipose (fat) tissue and serves to provide insulation and cushioning, as well as to connect the skin to the underlying muscle tissue.
Soft tissue is anything that's not hard tissue, i.e. bone. So soft tissue damage includes bruises, stab wounds, gun shots, burns etc. SO yes, soft tissue damage is painful.
Biapical soft tissue densities in the chest represent areas of increased density or thickening of the soft tissues at the apices of both lungs. This finding can be associated with various conditions such as scarring from old infections, inflammation, or rarely, malignancies. Further evaluation with imaging studies and clinical assessment is usually required to determine the underlying cause.