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Fascia
Layer of connective tissue in the body / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A fascia (/ˈfæʃ(i)ə/; pl.: fasciae /ˈfæʃii/ or fascias;[1] adjective fascial; from Latin: "band") is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures.[2]: 42 Fasciae are classified as superficial, visceral or deep, and further designated according to their anatomical location.[3]
Fascia | |
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![]() The rectus sheath (extensive vertical darker gray at left), an example of a fascia | |
Details | |
Precursor | Mesenchyme |
Identifiers | |
Latin | fascia |
MeSH | D005205 |
TA98 | A04.0.00.031 |
TA2 | 2015 |
FMA | 78550 |
Anatomical terminology |
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The knowledge of fascial structures is essential in surgery, as they create borders for infectious processes (for example Psoas abscess) and haematoma. An increase in pressure may result in a compartment syndrome, where a prompt fasciotomy may be necessary. For this reason, profound descriptions of fascial structures are available in anatomical literature from the 19. century.