Question

What is the function of subcutis?

Answer 1

Subcutaneous tissue is the deepest layer of your skin. The prefix “sub” comes from the Latin word meaning under, and the word cutaneous derives from the Latin word “cutis,” which means skin. Other names for subcutaneous tissue include superficial fascia, hypodermis, subcutis, and tela subcutanea.

Subcutaneous tissue is well-vascularized, meaning that it’s filled with blood vessels. It’s also the layer where the body stores visible body fat.

• The subcutaneous layer plays a number of other roles, such as:
• Gives your body a smooth and contoured appearance
• Serves as an attachment site for your underlying muscles and fascia
• Stores fat cells that act as energy reserves and produce hormones like leptin
• Contains deep pressure sensors
• Contains blood vessels that play a role in thermoregulation