In human anatomy deep is a directional term which indicates when something is closer towards the core of the body/body part. Superficial is the opposite of deep meaning its closer to the surface/skin.
Remember that superficial means closer to the skin and deep makes farther away (the core) from the skin. Therefore, the ribs are closer to the skin, so they are superficial to the lungs, and vice versa.
Yes, but that term is not usually used. The brain is encased or surrounds most of skull and is said to be inferior to the skull. Another term or two that can be used are underneath or beneath.
For the record I am not a doctor; however, I do believe that a superficial cut is considered a surface cut meaning a minor cut not serious. For instance, a cut on your finger from a knife that is not deep without any veins, tendons, or bone cut is a superficial cut. A superficial cut is a non emergency cut one that is close to the surface of the skin. Save
Bones are deep to muscles. Muscles are superficial to bones.
In human anatomy deep is a directional term which indicates when something is closer towards the core of the body/body part. Superficial is the opposite of deep meaning its closer to the surface/skin.
Skin is superficial to muscles. Superficial means above, while deep means below. So muscles are deep to skin and dermis is superficial to muscle tissue.
No, the hypodermis is deep to the dermis. The dermis is superficial to the hypodermis.
Yessuperficialthe skin is superficial to the muscles of the upper arm.
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It depends on what you are comparing it to. It is deep to the skin and platysma. And it is superficial to the scalenes.
The skin is superficial to the heart. The heart is deep to the skin.
Leg muscles are deep to the skin of your leg. The skin is superficial to the muscles.
No. The skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles.
Remember that superficial means closer to the skin and deep makes farther away (the core) from the skin. Therefore, the ribs are closer to the skin, so they are superficial to the lungs, and vice versa.
In the way you are using "superficial" it will mean " being on or near the surface".Thus the answer is "YES" the skin is a superficial organ - BUT -"NO" the skin is not "superficial" specifically to muscles - it does not surround muscles, it surrounds the whole body and the muscles are beneath (and some in - the ones that raise the hairs) the skin.
Hi, first of all theres a superficial cleanse which cleans off the makeup and any dirt,then a deep cleanse removes blackheads and relaxes and skin,rejuvinates and gives your skin a healthy youthfull look. Really you should start with a superficial cleanse then the deep cleanse.