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hypodermis
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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]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypodermis ]
Term info
Label
hypodermis
Synonyms
- hypoderm
- vertebrate hypodermis
Subsets
uberon_slim, pheno_slim, vertebrate_core
depicted by
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Skin.svg
external definition
A layer separating the inner face of the dermis from the subjacent muscle cells. It is covered on both sides by a basement membrane. It contains pigment cells. Le Guellec et al, 2004.[TAO], A layer separating the inner face of the dermis from the subjacent muscle cells. It is covered on both sides by a basement membrane. It contains pigment cells[FMA:70544].
external ontology notes
BTO has 'subcutis', as part of dermis. We follow FMA in having distinct classes for hypodermis and superficial fascia, and including these as part of the non-skin intgeument.
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
subcutaneous tissue, tela subcutanea, sub-tegumental tissue, superficial fascia, subcutis, subtegumental tissue
has relational adjective
subcutaneous, hypodermal, subcutaneus
id
UBERON:0002072
Term relations
Subclass of:
- integumentary system layer
- mesoderm-derived structure
- deep_to some dermis
- superficial_to some musculature
- part of some integument
- composed primarily of some adipose tissue
- composed primarily of some loose connective tissue
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