Superficial cervical fascia explained

The 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 from the cervical plexus,^[1] blood vessels, 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.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Morton, David A. . The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy . 2019 . K. Bo Foreman, Kurt H. Albertine . 978-1-259-86264-9 . 2nd . New York . 266 . 1044772257.
2. Book: Bailey . Byron J. . Johnson . Jonas T. . D. Newlands . Shawn . Calhoun . Karen S. . W Deskin . Ronald . Head neck surgery--otolaryngology . limited . 2006 . Lippincott Williams Wilkins . Philadelphia, PA . 0-7817-5561-1 . 666 .