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Subcutaneous tissue

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Deepest layer of skin, which consists of connective tissue and fat.

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Connective tissue

A group of tissues in the body that provide internal support and bind other tissues in the body, including bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
Tissue

A group of cells that are specialized to do a certain job and are joined together to form a body structure, such as muscle or kidney.
Subcutaneous

Beneath the skin.

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