The panniculus adiposus is the fatty layer of the subcutaneous tissues, superficial to a deeper vestigial layer of muscle, the panniculus carnosus. An example is the Fascia of Camper. Another example is the superficial cervical fascia[WP]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panniculus_adiposus ]
Synonyms: panniculus adiposus group
Term information
It includes structures that are considered fascia by some sources but not by others. Consider merging with subcutaneous adipose tissue