In anatomy, the term subcutaneous describes the location directly under the skin. The tissue located there, referred to as the subcutaneous tissue (tela subcutanea or subcutis) primarily consists of connective and adipose tissue.
In anatomy, the term subcutaneous describes the location directly under the skin. The tissue located there, referred to as the subcutaneous tissue (tela subcutanea or subcutis) primarily consists of connective and adipose tissue.