superficial fascia

noun

: the thin layer of loose fatty connective tissue underlying the dermisand binding it to the parts beneath

called also hypodermis

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

superficial fascia

noun

: the thin layer of loose fatty connective tissue underlying the dermis and binding it to the parts beneath

called also hypodermis, tela subcutanea

compare deep fascia