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superficial cervical fascia
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Superficial cervical fascia is a thin layer of subcutaneous connective tissue that lies between the dermis of the skin and the deep cervical fascia. It contains the platysma, cutaneous nerves, blood, and lymphatic vessels. It also contains a varying amount of fat, which is its distinguishing characteristic. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superficial_cervical_fascia ]
Term info
Label
superficial cervical fascia
Synonyms
- lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis
- superficial cervical fascia
- superficial layer of cervical fascia
- superficial layer of deep cervical fascia
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It is considered by some to be a part of the Panniculus adiposus, and not true fascia[WP]
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UBERON:0013489
Term relations
Subclass of:
- cervical fascia
- mesoderm-derived structure
- part of some panniculus adiposus
- immediately_deep_to some dermis
- has part some adipose tissue