subcutaneous tissue of perineum

subcutaneous tissue of perineum

[TA] the membranous layer of the subcutaneous tissue in the urogenital region attaching posteriorly to the border of the urogenital diaphragm, at the sides to the ischiopubic rami, and continuing anteriorly onto the abdominal wall. Synonym(s): tela subcutanea perinei [TA], Colles fascia, Cruveilhier fascia, fascia perinei superficialis, membranous layer of superficial fascia of perineum (1) , membranous layer of superficial fascia (1) , superficial fascia of perineum