superficial cervical fascia
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0013489
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 ]
Synonyms: lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis, superficial cervical fascia, superficial layer of cervical fascia, superficial layer of deep cervical fascia
Term info
- FMA:57805
- Wikipedia:Superficial_cervical_fascia
- SCTID:175208005
It is considered by some to be a part of the Panniculus adiposus, and not true fascia[WP]
uberon
UBERON:0013489
superficial cervical fascia, Superficial layer of cervical fascia
Term relations
- cervical fascia
- mesoderm-derived structure
- part of some panniculus adiposus
- immediately deep to some dermis
- has part some adipose tissue