Fascia
A fascia (/ˈfæʃ(i)ə/; pl.: fasciae /ˈfæʃii/ or fascias; adjective fascial; from Latin: "band") is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures.: 42 Fasciae are classified as superficial, visceral or deep, and further designated according to their anatomical location.
| Fascia | |
|---|---|
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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