hypodermis

hypoderm

Lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates. Types of cells that are found in the hypodermis are fibroblasts, adipose cells, and macrophages. It is derived from the mesoderm, but unlike the dermis, it is not derived from the dermatome region of the mesoderm. The hypodermis is used mainly for fat storage[WP].

Type Bone
Système corporel Integumentary
Structure parente mesoderm-derived structure
Nom latin hypoderm
FMA ID 70544

Questions fréquentes

What is the hypodermis?
Lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates. Types of cells that are found in the hypodermis are fibroblasts, adipose cells, and macrophages. It is derived from the mesoderm, but unlike the dermis, it is not derived from the dermatome region of the mesoderm. The hypodermis is used mai
What body system is the hypodermis part of?
The hypodermis is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the hypodermis?
The Latin name for the hypodermis is hypoderm.

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