Membranous layer

Membranous layer
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Identifiers
Latinstratum membranosum
TA98A16.0.03.005
TA27093, 7095
FMA82496
Anatomical terminology

The membranous layer or stratum membranosum is the deepest layer of subcutaneous tissue. The basement membrane separates the membranous layer from the dermis. It is a fusion of fibres into a homogeneous layer below the adipose tissue, for example, superficial to muscular fascias.[1]

It is considered a fascia by some sources, but not by others. However, prominent areas of the membranous layer are called fascias; these include the fascia of Scarpa in the abdomen and the fascia of Colles in the perineum.[2]

  1. ^ Wolfgang Dauber (2007). Lexique illustré d'anatomie Feneis (in French). Pierre Bourjat. Flammarion. ISBN 9782257122506.
  2. ^ Abu-hijleh; Roshier, A.; Al-Shboul, Q.; Dharap, A.; Harris, P. (2006). "The membranous layer of superficial fascia: evidence for its widespread distribution in the body". Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 28 (6): 606–619. doi:10.1007/s00276-006-0142-8. PMID 17061033. S2CID 32656684.