NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypodermis. The hypodermis (also called the subcutaneous layer or superficial fascia) is a layer directly below the dermis and serves to connect the skin to the underlying fascia (fibrous tissue) of the bones and muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose connective tissue (LCT), also called areolar tissue, belongs to the category of connective tissue proper. Its cellular content is highly abundant and varied. The ECM is composed of a moderate amount of ground substance and two main types of protein fibers: elastic and reticular fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deep fasciae may be continuous with epimysium and intermuscular septa and may also contain layers of areolar connective tissue. A thin layer of closely packed bundles of collagen fibers, possibly with several preferential directions predominating, arranged in various layers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Areolar connective tissue is found across the body, specifically under the epithelial cell layer of organ systems with external openings, like the digestive tract, respiratory system, and under the dermis of the skin.