superficial cervical fascia
lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis
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.
| Type | Nerve |
| Structure parente | cervical fascia |
| Nom latin | lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis |
| FMA ID | 57805 |
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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