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superficial fascia
noun[ Cusually singular ]
anatomy specializeduk /suː.pəˌfɪʃ.əl ˈfeɪ.ʃə/ us /suː.pɚˌfɪʃ.əl ˈfæʃ.ə/
the loose layer of tissue just below the skin that connects it to other body parts:
It is a rapidly spreading infection involving skin, superficial fascia, and subcutaneous fat.
The superficial fascia of the gluteal region is very thick, and is filled with fat.
When collagen is relaxed or weakened, the superficial fascia weakens, and the fat bulges upwards, creating a wavy surface.
The superficial fascia is a layer of considerable thickness, and contains nerves and vessels, as well as a considerable amount of fat.
The superficial veins are placed immediately beneath the integument between the two layers of superficial fascia.
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