The layer located beneath the dermis that contains adipose tissue is called what?

• A. Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)
• B. Epidermis
• C. Dermis
• D. Stratum corneum

Answer: (A)

Under the dermis sits a fat-containing layer that anchors the skin to underlying tissues and provides insulation and padding. This layer is the hypodermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue. It’s rich in adipose tissue, which stores energy and helps cushion the body. The epidermis is the thin outer protective layer, the dermis is the middle supportive layer, and the stratum corneum is a outer sublayer of the epidermis. So the layer beneath the dermis that contains adipose tissue is the hypodermis.