A fascia (/ˈfæʃ(i)ə/; pl.: fasciae /ˈfæʃii/ or fascias; adjective fascial; from Latin band) is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures...
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Fascia (/ˈfeɪʃə/) 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...
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Look up fascia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fascia is a layer of connective tissue in the human body. Fascia may also refer to: Fascia, Liguria...
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The dartos fascia, dartos tunic or simply dartos is a layer of connective tissue found in the penile shaft, foreskin and scrotum. The penile portion is...
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The thoracolumbar fascia (lumbodorsal fascia or thoracodorsal fascia) is a complex,: 1137 multilayer arrangement of fascial and aponeurotic layers forming...
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The plantar fascia or plantar aponeurosis is the thick connective tissue aponeurosis which supports the arch on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot....
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Extraperitoneal fascia (also: endoabdominal fascia or subperitoneal fascia) is a fascial plane – consisting mostly of loose areolar connective tissue –...
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The rectoprostatic fascia (Denonvilliers' fascia) is a membranous partition at the lowest part of the rectovesical pouch. It separates the prostate and...
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The FasciaBlaster is a device invented by entrepreneur Ashley Black primarily for use as a self-massage method to help reduce cellulite. There is no evidence...
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The pretracheal fascia is a layer of the deep cervical fascia at the front of the neck. It attaches to the hyoid bone above, and - extending down into...
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The fascia is a sash worn by clerics and seminarians with the cassock in the Roman Catholic Church and in the Anglican Church. It is not worn as a belt...
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The spermatic fascia is a bilayered fascia covering the testis; both layers are derived from abdominal muscle or fascia. The more superficial of these...
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prevertebral fascia (also known as prevertebral layer of cervical fascia[citation needed] or vertebral fascia) is the layer of deep cervical fascia that surrounds...
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The endothoracic fascia is the layer of loose connective tissue deep to the intercostal spaces and ribs, separating these structures from the underlying...
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The temporal fascia (or deep temporal fascia: 357 ) is a fascia of the head that covers the temporalis muscle and structures situated superior to the zygomatic...
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Plantar fasciitis (category Disorders of fascia)
Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It results...
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The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Otto) is a thin structure separating the vagina and the rectum. This corresponds...
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The parotid fascia (or parotid capsule) is a tough fascia enclosing the parotid gland. It has a superficial layer and a deep layer. Current scientific...
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The clavipectoral fascia (costocoracoid membrane; coracoclavicular fascia) is a strong fascia situated under cover of the clavicular portion of the pectoralis...
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Gallaudet fascia or Gallaudet's fascia may refer to: Fascia of perineum Buck's fascia This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title...
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The alar fascia a portion or prevertebral fascia that may or may not be considered a distinct anatomical structure. When acknowledged, it is described...
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The renal fascia is a dense, elastic connective tissue envelope enclosing the kidney and adrenal gland, together with the layer of perirenal fat surrounding...
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The deep cervical fascia (or fascia colli in older texts) lies under cover of the platysma, and invests the muscles of the neck; it also forms sheaths...
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preperitoneal fascia. It is directly continuous with the iliac fascia, the internal spermatic fascia,[citation needed] and pelvic fascia. In the inguinal...
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The fascia of Scarpa is the deep membranous layer (stratum membranosum) of the superficial fascia of the abdomen. It is a layer of the anterior abdominal...
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Fascia (/ˈfeɪʃə/) is a term used in the automotive world that refers to the decorative panels of a car's dashboard or the dashboard assembly. Regulations...
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The masseteric fascia and parotideomasseteric fascia (or masseteric-parotid fascia) are fascias of the head varyingly described depending upon the source...
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Palmar aponeurosis (redirect from Palmar fascia)
The palmar aponeurosis (palmar fascia) invests the muscles of the palm, and consists of central, lateral, and medial portions. The central portion occupies...
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The buccopharyngeal fascia is a fascia of the pharynx. It represents the posterior portion of the pretracheal fascia (visceral fascia). It covers the superior...
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