Fascia, the Glossary
A fascia (fasciae or fascias; adjective fascial; from Latin: "band") is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures. Fasciae are classified as superficial, visceral or deep, and further designated according to their anatomical location.[1]
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88 relations: Adipose tissue, Arm, Biological membrane, Blood vessel, Brachial fascia, Buck's fascia, Cell membrane, Clavipectoral fascia, Clitoris, Compartment syndrome, Connective tissue, Deep fascia, Deep fascia of leg, Dense connective tissue, Dense regular connective tissue, Dermis, Ear, Elastin, Endothoracic fascia, Extensibility, Extracellular matrix, Eyelid, Face, Fascia, Fascia (architecture), Fascia lata, Fascia of Scarpa, Fascial compartment, Fascial compartments of arm, Fascial compartments of leg, Fascial compartments of the forearm, Fascial compartments of thigh, Fasciitis, Fasciotomy, Fat, Fibrosis, Forearm, Gland, Human body, Human leg, Human penis, Human skin, Interoception, Latin, Limb (anatomy), List of interstitial cells, Loose connective tissue, Lymph, Macroscopic scale, Membranous layer, ... Expand index (38 more) »
- Connective tissue
Adipose tissue
Adipose tissue (also known as body fat or simply fat) is a loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes. Fascia and Adipose tissue are connective tissue.
Arm
In human anatomy, the arm refers to the upper limb in common usage, although academically the term specifically means the upper arm between the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) and the elbow joint.
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Biological membrane
A biological membrane, biomembrane or cell membrane is a selectively permeable membrane that separates the interior of a cell from the external environment or creates intracellular compartments by serving as a boundary between one part of the cell and another.
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Blood vessel
Blood vessels are the structures of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the human body.
Brachial fascia
The brachial fascia (deep fascia of the arm) is continuous with that covering the deltoideus and the pectoralis major muscle, by means of which it is attached, above, to the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula; it forms a thin, loose, membranous sheath for the muscles of the arm, and sends septa between them; it is composed of fibers disposed in a circular or spiral direction, and connected together by vertical and oblique fibers.
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Buck's fascia
Buck's fascia (deep fascia of the penis, Gallaudet's fascia or fascia of the penis) is a layer of deep fascia covering the three erectile bodies of the penis.
Cell membrane
The cell membrane (also known as the plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane, and historically referred to as the plasmalemma) is a biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of a cell from the outside environment (the extracellular space).
Clavipectoral fascia
The clavipectoral fascia (costocoracoid membrane; coracoclavicular fascia) is a strong fascia situated under cover of the clavicular portion of the pectoralis major.
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Clitoris
In amniotes, the clitoris (or;: clitorises or clitorides) is a female sex organ.
Compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure within one of the body's anatomical compartments results in insufficient blood supply to tissue within that space.
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Connective tissue
Connective tissue is one of the four primary types of animal tissue, along with epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.
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Deep fascia
Deep fascia (or investing fascia) is a fascia, a layer of dense connective tissue that can surround individual muscles and groups of muscles to separate into fascial compartments.
Deep fascia of leg
The deep fascia of leg or crural fascia forms a complete investment to the muscles, and is fused with the periosteum over the subcutaneous surfaces of the bones.
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Dense connective tissue
Dense connective tissue, also called dense fibrous tissue, is a type of connective tissue with fibers as its main matrix element. Fascia and dense connective tissue are connective tissue.
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Dense regular connective tissue
Dense regular connective tissue (DRCT) provides connection between different tissues in the human body.
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Dermis
The dermis or corium is a layer of skin between the epidermis (with which it makes up the cutis) and subcutaneous tissues, that primarily consists of dense irregular connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
Ear
An ear is the organ that enables hearing and (in mammals) body balance using the vestibular system.
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Elastin
Elastin is a protein encoded by the ELN gene in humans.
Endothoracic fascia
The endothoracic fascia is the layer of loose connective tissue deep to the intercostal spaces and ribs, separating these structures from the underlying pleura.
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Extensibility
Extensibility is a software engineering and systems design principle that provides for future growth.
In biology, the extracellular matrix (ECM), also called intercellular matrix (ICM), is a network consisting of extracellular macromolecules and minerals, such as collagen, enzymes, glycoproteins and hydroxyapatite that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
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Eyelid
An eyelid is a thin fold of skin that covers and protects an eye.
Face
The face is the front of an animal's head that features the eyes, nose and mouth, and through which animals express many of their emotions.
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Fascia
A fascia (fasciae or fascias; adjective fascial; from Latin: "band") is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures. Fasciae are classified as superficial, visceral or deep, and further designated according to their anatomical location. Fascia and fascia are connective tissue.
Fascia (architecture)
Fascia is an architectural term for a vertical frieze or band under a roof edge, or which forms the outer surface of a cornice, visible to an observer.
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Fascia lata
The fascia lata is the deep fascia of the thigh.
Fascia of Scarpa
The fascia of Scarpa is the deep membranous layer (stratum membranosum) of the superficial fascia of the abdomen.
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Fascial compartment
A fascial compartment is a section within the body that contains muscles and nerves and is surrounded by deep fascia.
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Fascial compartments of arm
The fascial compartments of arm refers to the specific anatomical term of the compartments within the upper segment of the upper limb (the arm) of the body.
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Fascial compartments of leg
The fascial compartments of the leg are the four fascial compartments that separate and contain the muscles of the lower leg (from the knee to the ankle).
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Fascial compartments of the forearm
The fascial compartments of the forearm are the posterior compartment of the forearm and the anterior compartment of the forearm.
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Fascial compartments of thigh
The fascial compartments of thigh are the three fascial compartments that divide and contain the thigh muscles.
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Fasciitis
Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia, which is the connective tissue surrounding muscles, blood vessels and nerves.
Fasciotomy
Fasciotomy or fasciectomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure in order to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.
Fat
In nutrition, biology, and chemistry, fat usually means any ester of fatty acids, or a mixture of such compounds, most commonly those that occur in living beings or in food.
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Fibrosis
Fibrosis, also known as fibrotic scarring, is a pathological wound healing in which connective tissue replaces normal parenchymal tissue to the extent that it goes unchecked, leading to considerable tissue remodelling and the formation of permanent scar tissue.
Forearm
The forearm is the region of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist.
Gland
A gland is a cell or an organ in an animal's body that produces and secretes different substances either into the bloodstream or into a body cavity or outer surface that the organism needs.
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Human body
The human body is the entire structure of a human being.
Human leg
The leg is the entire lower limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh or sometimes even the hip or buttock region.
Human penis
In human anatomy, the penis (penises or penes; from the Latin pēnis, initially "tail") is an external male sex organ (intromittent organ) that serves as a passage for excretion of urine and ejaculation of semen.
Human skin
The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system.
Interoception
Interoception is the collection of senses providing information to the organism about the internal state of the body.
Latin
Latin (lingua Latina,, or Latinum) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages.
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Limb (anatomy)
A limb (from Old English lim, meaning "body part") is a jointed, muscled appendage of a tetrapod vertebrate animal used for weight-bearing, terrestrial locomotion and physical interaction with other objects.
List of interstitial cells
Interstitial cell refers to any cell that lies in the spaces between the functional cells of a tissue.
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Loose connective tissue
Loose connective tissue, also known as areolar tissue, is a cellular connective tissue with thin and relatively sparse collagen fibers. Fascia and Loose connective tissue are connective tissue.
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Lymph
Lymph is the fluid that flows through the lymphatic system, a system composed of lymph vessels (channels) and intervening lymph nodes whose function, like the venous system, is to return fluid from the tissues to be recirculated.
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Macroscopic scale
The macroscopic scale is the length scale on which objects or phenomena are large enough to be visible with the naked eye, without magnifying optical instruments.
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Membranous layer
The membranous layer or stratum membranosum is the deepest layer of subcutaneous tissue.
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Meninges
In anatomy, the meninges (meninx) are the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
Mesenchyme
Mesenchyme is a type of loosely organized animal embryonic connective tissue of undifferentiated cells that give rise to most tissues, such as skin, blood or bone. Fascia and Mesenchyme are connective tissue.
Motility
Motility is the ability of an organism to move independently, using metabolic energy.
Muscle
Muscle is a soft tissue, one of the four basic types of animal tissue.
Myelin
Myelin is a lipid-rich material that surrounds nerve cell axons (the nervous system's electrical wires) to insulate them and increase the rate at which electrical impulses (called action potentials) pass along the axon.
Nape
The nape is the back of the neck.
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Neck
The neck is the part of the body on many vertebrates that connects the head with the torso.
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Nerve
A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers (called axons) in the peripheral nervous system.
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Neurovascular bundle
A neurovascular bundle is a structure that binds nerves and veins (and in some cases arteries and lymphatics) with connective tissue so that they travel in tandem through the body.
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Nomina Anatomica
Nomina Anatomica (NA) was the international standard on human anatomic terminology from 1895 until it was replaced by Terminologia Anatomica in 1998.
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Organ (biology)
In a multicellular organism, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function.
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Pectoral fascia
The pectoral fascia is a thin lamina, covering the surface of the pectoralis major, and sending numerous prolongations between its fasciculi: it is attached, in the middle line, to the front of the sternum; above, to the clavicle; laterally and below it is continuous with the fascia of the shoulder, axilla, and thorax.
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Pericardium
The pericardium (pericardia), also called pericardial sac, is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids.
Plantar fascia
The plantar fascia or plantar aponeurosis is the thick connective tissue aponeurosis which supports the arch on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops (gestates) inside a woman's uterus (womb).
Prenatal development
Prenatal development involves the development of the embryo and of the fetus during a viviparous animal's gestation.
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Prolapse
In medicine, prolapse is a condition in which organs fall down or slip out of place.
Proprioception
Proprioception is the sense of self-movement, force, and body position.
Psoas muscle abscess
Psoas abscess is a collection of pus in the iliopsoas muscle compartment.
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Pulmonary pleurae
The pulmonary pleurae (pleura) are the two flattened sacs ensheathing each lung, locally appearing as two opposing layers of serous membrane separating the lungs from the mediastinum and the inside surfaces of the surrounding chest walls.
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Rectus sheath
The rectus sheath (also called the rectus fascia.) is a tough fibrous compartment formed by the aponeuroses of the transverse abdominal muscle, and the internal and external oblique muscles.
Scar
A scar (or scar tissue) is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury.
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Scrotum
In most terrestrial mammals, the scrotum (scrotums or scrota; possibly from Latin scortum, meaning "hide" or "skin") or scrotal sac is a part of the external male genitalia located at the base of the penis.
Sensory neuron
Sensory neurons, also known as afferent neurons, are neurons in the nervous system, that convert a specific type of stimulus, via their receptors, into action potentials or graded receptor potentials.
Serous membrane
The serous membrane (or serosa) is a smooth tissue membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous fluid to allow lubricated sliding movements between opposing surfaces.
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Sternocleidomastoid muscle
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles.
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Sternum
The sternum (sternums or sterna) or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest.
Subcutaneous tissue
The subcutaneous tissue, also called the hypodermis, hypoderm, subcutis, or superficial fascia, is the lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates.
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Surgery
Surgery is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions (i.e., malabsorption created by bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass), to reconstruct or improve aesthetics and appearance (cosmetic surgery), or to remove unwanted tissues (body fat, glands, scars or skin tags) or foreign bodies.
Terminologia Anatomica
Terminologia Anatomica (commonly abbreviated TA) is the international standard for human anatomical terminology.
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Thieme Medical Publishers
Thieme Medical Publishers is a German medical and science publisher in the Thieme Publishing Group.
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Thigh
In anatomy, the thigh is the area between the hip (pelvis) and the knee.
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Thoracolumbar fascia
The thoracolumbar fascia (lumbodorsal fascia or thoracodorsal fascia) is a complex, multilayer arrangement of fascial and aponeurotic layers forming a separation between the paraspinal muscles on one side, and the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall (quadratus lumborum, and psoas major) on the other.
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Transversalis fascia
The transversalis fascia (or transverse fascia) is the fascial lining of the anterolateral abdominal wall situated between the inner surface of the transverse abdominal muscle, and the preperitoneal fascia.
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Upper limb
The upper limbs or upper extremities are the forelimbs of an upright-postured tetrapod vertebrate, extending from the scapulae and clavicles down to and including the digits, including all the musculatures and ligaments involved with the shoulder, elbow, wrist and knuckle joints.
Viscoelasticity
In materials science and continuum mechanics, viscoelasticity is the property of materials that exhibit both viscous and elastic characteristics when undergoing deformation.
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Water
Water is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula.
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See also
Connective tissue
- Adipose tissue
- Adventitia
- Anterior intermuscular septum of leg
- Bone
- Bone growth factor
- Brown adipose tissue
- Cartilage
- Catch connective tissue
- Connective tissue
- Connective tissue cells
- Connective tissue diseases
- Costal cartilage
- Dense connective tissue
- Elastic cartilage
- Fascia
- Fascia training
- Fibrocartilage
- Human fat
- Hyaline cartilage
- Loose connective tissue
- Matrix (biology)
- Mesenchyme
- Myodural bridge
- Peritenon
- Reticular connective tissue
- Scrotal septum
- Sebileau's muscle
- White adipose tissue
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia
Also known as Anatomic fascia, Fascia plane, Fascia planes, Fascia visceralis, Fasciae, Fasciaform, Fascial, Fascial plane, Fascial planes, Fasciopathy, Myofacial, Myofascia, Myofascial, Parietal fascia, Parietal fasciae, Silver Skin, Silverskin, Superficial fascia, Superficial fasciae, Visceral fascia, Visceral fasciae.
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