Connective Tissue
Superficial Investing Fascia of Perineum
Fascia investiens superficialis perinei
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The superficial fascia of perineum is a layer of areolar tissue lying subcutaneously underneath the skin of the perineal region.
Related parts of the anatomy
Structure
The superficial fascia of perineum contains a large amount of adipose tissue and in both males and females it is continuous with the areolar tissue of the anal triangle.
Function
It provides structural support and provides a protective function to the perineal region. In females, it forms the bulk of the tissues of the labia majora and the mons pubis. In males, this layer is much thinner and is largely absent in the penis and the scrotum.
