# Hypodermis --- The **hypodermis** is the layer of tissue the lays under the [[dermis]]. It's also called **subcutaneous tissue** or **superficial fascia**. It is not technically part of the [[skin]], but it is really close. It consists of well-vascularized [[loose connective tissue#Areolar Tissue|loose areolar]] and [[loose connective tissue#Adipose Tissue|adipose tissue]]. It functions as fat storage—this is where [[adipose tissue#Subcutaneous Visceral|subcutaneous fat]] exists. ___