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panniculus adiposus

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The panniculus adiposus is the fatty layer of the subcutaneous tissues, superficial to a deeper vestigial layer of muscle, the panniculus carnosus. An example is the Fascia of Camper. Another example is the superficial cervical fascia[WP]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panniculus_adiposus ]

Synonyms: panniculus adiposus group

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It includes structures that are considered fascia by some sources but not by others. Consider merging with subcutaneous adipose tissue

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subcutaneous fat

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UBERON:0013488