Anatomy
fascia Audio
fas·ci·a [ fash-ee-uh ]
Subclass of:
Musculoskeletal System; Connective Tissue
Etymology:
Latin fascia = a ribbon or fillet
Definitions related to fascia:
  • A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Layers of connective tissue of variable thickness. The superficial fascia is found immediately below the skin; the deep fascia invests MUSCLES, nerves, and other organs.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (fascia organ) Nonparenchymatous organ that consists of organ parts composed of various types of connective tissue; it surrounds and interconnects various organs and body parts, and establishes the anatomical integrity of body parts and organ systems. Examples: superficial fascia, investing fascia, fat pad.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
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