fascia
Sign in to savethumb|Microsopic image of a fascial structure (nuchal ligament)
Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Fascia
- Anatomy.Latin
- fascia
- Anatomy.Image
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- Anatomy.Caption
- The rectus sheath (extensive vertical darker gray at left), an example of a fascia
- Anatomy.Precursor
- Mesenchyme
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- Function
- Anatomical compartments
- Clinical significance
- Research
- Terminology
- Previous terminology
- Superficial
- Visceral
- Deep
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|Microsopic image of a fascial structure (nuchal ligament)
A fascia (; : fasciae or fascias; adjective fascial; ) 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.