Superficial investing cervical fascia
Fascia investiens superficialis colli
- Latin synonym: Lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis; Fascia investiens colli
- Synonym: Investing layer of cervical fascia; Superficial layer of deep cervical fascia
- Related terms: Investing layer; Superficial layer; Cervical fascia (Investing layer; Superficial layer); Cervical fascia : Investing layer; Superficial layer; Cervical fascia: Investing layer; Superficial layer; Investing layer; Superficial layer (Cervical fascia)
Definition
Investing layer or superficial layer of cervical fascia (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.
It is considered by some to be a part of the Panniculus adiposus, and not true fascia.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
