fascia of Camper
The superficial layer (fascia of Camper) is a thick superficial layer of the anterior abdominal wall. It is areolar in texture, and contains in its meshes a varying quantity of adipose tissue. It is found superficial to Scarpa's fascia. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia_of_Camper ]
Synonyms: fascia investiens intermedia abdominis, intermediate investing fascia of abdomen, camper's fascia, fatty layer of subcutaneous tissue of abdomen, Camper's fascia, superficial layer of superficial fascia of abdomen, fatty layer of superficial fascia of abdomen, panniculus adiposus telae subcutaneae abdominis, adipose layer of superficial fascia of abdomen
Term info
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panniculus adiposus abdominis
uberon
UBERON:0007809
fascia of Camper, Fatty layer of superficial fascia of abdomen
Term relations
- abdominal fascia
- mesoderm-derived structure
- part of some panniculus adiposus
- part of some anterior abdominal wall
- has part some adipose tissue