Examine how a subcutaneous fat layer supplies nutrients to dense connective tissue and epithelial cells
Animation and microphotography showing the skin's three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutis.
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NARRATOR: Skin, the largest single organ of the human body, is comprised of three distinct layers. Its foundation is a subcutaneous layer of fat, which supplies nutrients to the other two layers and cushions and insulates the body. Above the fat is the dermis, a layer of dense connective tissue. The dermis consists mostly of fibrous proteins, which give the skin flexibility and strength. Above the dermis is the epidermis, a surface layer of closely packed epithelial cells.
In this micrograph of skin these layers are clearly visible: epidermis, dermis, and fat.
In this micrograph of skin these layers are clearly visible: epidermis, dermis, and fat.