NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

CRANIAL CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The skin is ____ to the muscles
A
deep
B
superficial
C
medial
D
anterior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, skin lies superficial to muscles which indicates that skin is closer to the surface of the body when compared to muscles. However, it can also be said that the bones lie deep to the muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Superficial fascia is found directly under the skin and superficial adipose layers. It can show stratification both grossly and microscopically. Traditionally, it is described as being made up of membranous layers with loosely packed interwoven collagen and elastic fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides the first barrier of protection from the invasion of substances into the body.

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