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
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- cervical fascia
- mesoderm-derived structure
- part of some panniculus adiposus
- immediately deep to some dermis
- has part some adipose tissue