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| The distribution of the bloodvessels in the skin of the sole of the foot. (Subcutaneous tissue is labeled at bottom left.) | |
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| Cross-section of all skin layers. (Subcutis labeled at bottom right.) | |
| Latin | tela subcutanea |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | t_03/12792614 |
The subcutaneous tissue or subcutis is the layer of tissue directly underlying the cutis. It is mainly composed of adipose tissue. Its physiological function includes insulation and storage of nutrients.
Subcutaneous injections are given by injecting a fluid or a solid pellet into the subcutis. It is used to administer a variety of medical treatments. Subcutaneous injections of fluid are used to administer vaccines and medications. A pellet may be injected to deliver long-lasting doses of medication such as goserelin. Subcutaneous injections provide slow and constant absorption and are one of the parenteral routes of administration.
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10.8mg implant syringe for subcutaneous use |
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A typical injection site post-implant. The entry wound and pellet ejection bruise can clearly be seen here |
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| Skin layers | cutis: Epidermis (Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum germinativum/basale) • Dermis Subcutaneous tissue | ||||||||
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