Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
The subcutis layer is one of three integrated layers of the skin. It is joined to the bottom of the dermis (the second layer) and is the deepest layer of the skin. It contains lipocytes, which produce lipids for the subcutaneous tissue to make a fatty layer that cushions muscles, bones and inner organs against shocks, and acts as an insulator and source of energy during lean times.
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