Where is the cutaneous plexus located?

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Where is the cutaneous plexus located?

Explanation:
The cutaneous (deep) plexus sits at the dermal–hypodermal junction. Placing this vascular network at the border with the hypodermis lets it supply the deeper dermal and subcutaneous tissues and send branches upward to form connections with other vessels. This contrasts with vessels near the epidermis that form the subpapillary (superficial) plexus in the papillary dermis to nourish the epidermis, or specialized vessels around hair follicles. So, its location along the border of the hypodermis explains its role in supplying deeper skin layers.

The cutaneous (deep) plexus sits at the dermal–hypodermal junction. Placing this vascular network at the border with the hypodermis lets it supply the deeper dermal and subcutaneous tissues and send branches upward to form connections with other vessels. This contrasts with vessels near the epidermis that form the subpapillary (superficial) plexus in the papillary dermis to nourish the epidermis, or specialized vessels around hair follicles. So, its location along the border of the hypodermis explains its role in supplying deeper skin layers.

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