Fascia of Scarpa
| Fascia of Scarpa | |
|---|---|
The subcutaneous inguinal ring. (Superficial fascia visible at top.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | stratum membranosum telae subcutaneae abdominis |
| TA98 | A04.5.02.022 |
| TA2 | 7093 |
| FMA | 72080 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The fascia of Scarpa is the deep membranous layer (stratum membranosum) of the superficial fascia of the abdomen. It is a layer of the anterior abdominal wall. It is found deep to the fascia of Camper and superficial to the external oblique muscle.