Tissue Layer of the abdomen (listed external to internal) Flashcards by Jenny Thompson | Brainscape

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Skin

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The protective and external covering of the body

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Subcutaneous Tissue

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The fatty layer beneath the skin which varies in thickness depending on an individual’s weight.

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Anterior Fascia

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A sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers the muscle

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Muscle

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Fibrous tissue formed into sheaths

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Posterior Fascia

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A sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers the muscle

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Peritoneum

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thin membranous lining of the abdominal cavity

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