The =panniculus carnosus= (Musculus cutaneus) is a thin muscular layer
developed in the superficial fascia. It is intimately adherent in great
part to the skin, but has very little attachment to the skeleton. It
does not cover the entire body, and may be conveniently divided into
facial, cervical, thoracic, and abdominal portions, each of which will
be described with the muscles of the corresponding region.