What are the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis?
The epidermis is the protective outside layer of the skin, while the dermis is the skin located below the epidermis. The dermis contains nerve endings, sweat and sebaceous glands, blood and lymph vessels, etc. Below the dermis lies the hypodermis, which is not usually classified as a layer of skin. The hypodermis is not part of the skin. Its purpose is to attach the skin to underlying bone and muscle as well as supplying it with blood vessels and nerves. It is made up of loose connective tissue and elastin. http://www.answers.
