Subcutaneous Tissue

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subcutaneous tissue

deep to skin, also called hypodermis; consists of loose connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers

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intradermal

injection into dermis; skin taut; needle at shallow angle

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subcutaneous injection

injection in subcutaneous layer; pinch skin; short needle

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intramuscular

injection with long needle perpendicular to the skin

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subcutaneous functions

energy source, insulation, padding

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subcutaneous cells

fibroblasts, adipose cells, and macrophages