Subcutaneous adipose tissue

System Integumentary

Subcutaneous adipose tissue

Definition

A portion of adipose tissue that is part of the hypodermis, beneath the dermis.

Also known as fatty layer of subcutaneous tissue, hypodermis fat layer, panniculus adiposus (tela subcutanea), panniculus adiposus telae subcutaneae, subcutaneous fat layer — per UBERON

The Subcutaneous adipose tissue is a part of the Integumentary.

Also identified as