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 ]
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Term information
has exact synonym
lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis
superficial cervical fascia
superficial layer of cervical fascia
superficial layer of deep cervical fascia
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Subclass of:
- cervical fascia
- mesoderm-derived structure
- part of some panniculus adiposus
- immediately_deep_to some dermis
- has part some adipose tissue