Subkutánního

Subkutánního is the genitive singular form of the Czech adjective subkutánní, used to describe something located beneath the skin. In medical and anatomical contexts it denotes tissues, conditions, or procedures that occur in the subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis. The adverbial form is subkutánně.

Anatomy: The subcutaneous tissue lies between the dermis and underlying fascia or muscle. It consists mainly of loose connective tissue and adipose (fat) tissue, with blood vessels, lymphatics, and cutaneous nerves. This layer provides insulation, energy storage, and cushioning, and helps connect the skin to deeper structures while allowing movement.

Medical relevance: Subcutaneous injections deliver drugs into this fatty layer rather than into muscle or the dermis. Common sites include the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm, with technique adapted to patient factors. Subcutaneous tissue is also considered in imaging, surgical planning, and certain diagnostic procedures.

Pathology and terminology: Conditions affecting the subcutaneous tissue include cellulite and lipodystrophy. Subcutaneous emphysema refers to air entering the subcutaneous space, usually due to trauma or barotrauma. Etymology: from Latin subcutaneus; Czech uses subkutánně as an adverb and associates subkutánní with related terms such as intradermální (intradermal) and intramuskulární (intramuscular).