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How far under the skin is subcutaneous tissue?
The subcutaneous tissue is a layer of tissue that lies immediately below the dermis of vertebrate skin. This is a connective tissue layer.Ê
Which layer of skinstores fat?
The subcutaneous layer of skin stores fat. The subcutaneous layer is the third layer from the epidermis, which is the outside layer.
The fatty layer of skin that stores energy?
The Subcutaneous Layer
What layer of skin reduces heat loss?
the subcutaneous layer..or the fatty tissue layer underneath the dermis
The subcutaneous injection delivers medication into which layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous means under the skin. It does not deliver medication to any layer of the skin.
What layers of the skin are blood vessels found?
the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
What lies upon the subcutaneous layer?
The hypodermis contains subcutaneous fat.
What is the name of the subcutaneous tissue just below the skin?
The subcutaneous layer is the hypodermis.
What are the structure and function of the subcutaneous layer?
The human skin is made up of three basic layers ; the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis(middle layer) beneath the epidermis and the subcutaneous layer beneath the dermis. The subcutaneous layers are fat cells and connective tissue that carry the blood vessels and nerves. It is located below the epidermis and the dermis, in that order, and is the third and final layer and consists primarily of loose connective tissue and lobules of fat.
What injection site is most appropriate for a subcutaneous injection for a patient with cachexia and little peripheral subcutaneous tissue?
For obese patient, pinch skin at site and inject needle at 90-degree angle below tissue fold. Rationale: Obese patients have fatty layer of tissue above subcutaneous layer.25 ~ Mosbys Nursing Skills
Is a subcutaneous injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin?
Yes, a subcutaneous injection is made into fatty layer below the skin.
What is the difference between epidermis and dermis and subcutaneous layer?
Epidermis - 1st layer - outermost thinner layer covering of our body and protection Dermis - 2nd layer - Tiny blood cells and capillaries harder than the first layer. It gives skin complexion Subcutaneous tissue - 3rd layer - Most hardest layer - above the bone - Protection for bone
