The muscles are not located within any layer of the skin. Muscles are found beneath the skin, anchored to the hypodermis layer, the deepest layer of skin made of fat and connective tissue.
The skin itself consists of three main layers:
- Epidermis: The outermost layer, responsible for protection and acting as a barrier against external elements.
- Dermis: The middle layer, containing nerves, blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
- Hypodermis: The deepest layer, composed of fat and connective tissue, anchoring the skin to the underlying muscles.
