The part of the integumentary system that connects the skin to the muscles is the:
A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)subcutaneous tissue
D)mucous membrane

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The subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis, is a layer of connective tissue that attaches the skin to underlying muscles and bones. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, the dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, and mucous membranes are found in the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts but not in the integumentary system. Therefore, the best choice is C.

The Part of the Integumentary System That Connects the Skin