The surgeon is making a midline abdominal incision and starts by cutting through the skin and subcutaneous fat. What is the next layer below the subcutaneous fat that he will cut through?
A)Muscle
B)Fascia
C)Dermis
D)Bone

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The fascia is the layer underneath the subcutaneous fat found on the abdomen. Cutting through the fascia is part of the process when making a midline incision. This fascia is a layer of connective tissue that may be fibrous and works to protect the muscles and nerves in the abdomen.

The Surgeon Is Making a Midline Abdominal Incision and Starts