NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis is deep to the dermis and is also called subcutaneous fascia. It is the deepest layer of skin and contains adipose lobules along with some skin appendages like the hair follicles, sensory neurons, and blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your skin has three main layers, and the epidermis (ep-uh-derm-us) is the outermost layer in your body. The other two layers of skin are the dermis and hypodermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -As the deepest layer, hypodermis is often defined as the foundation of human skin and primarily consists of connective tissues and adipose. The connective tissues are made of collagen proteins and elastin, and are vital to the role of hypodermis in supporting the upper layers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dermis is a tough but elastic support structure that houses nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics, and cutaneous appendages (pilosebaceous units, eccrine and apocrine sweat glands). It is thicker (averages 1 to 4 mm) than the epidermis which is about as thin as piece of paper. The dermis varies in thickness.