Subdural Space

Space between the Dura and the Arachnoid Mater.

Subcutaneous Layer

The hypodermis a layer found deep to the dermis, consisting of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue.

Subarachnoid Space

The space between the Arachnoid and Pia mater.

Stroke Volume

The Volume of blood pumped out of heart with each contraction.

Stripping

A massage technique in which slow, gliding strokes are applied from one attachment of muscle to another.

Striated Muscle

Muscle that has a Striated appearance.

Stratum Spinosum

Consists of 8-10 layers of cells located immediately about the Stratum germinativum of the epidermis of the skin.

Stratum Lucidum

Located immediately above the stratum granulosum on the epidermis; this layer is translucent and consists of flat cells filled with densely packed keratin;more prominent in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.