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fascial

fascial

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A thin layer of strong tissue that surrounds muscles and organs
  • adjective
  • /ˈfæʃəl/
  • Specialized
: fascial
  • Delineation of major vessels, fascial planes, and bony or skull base involvement is important in determining the therapeutic approach.
  • fascial closure
  • fascial planes
  • fascial flap

Every muscle, the full fascial complex will be tightened up to take the slack out, to pull a bar from the ground.

Examples

  • Compartment syndrome results from increased pressure (swelling) in a fascial compartment containing muscle.

    Academic text (2006)

  • There is sometimes a decrease in fascial compliance, prohibiting expansion of the muscle compartment.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Both the overlying fascial layer and skin are expanded.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Tender fascial tissue left of L7.

    There's Something About Mary (1998)

  • The thickness and degree of vascularity of the mastoid skin layer and fascial layer vary in each patient.

    Academic text (2014)

  • In the abdomen, the muscular and fascial structures are maximally preserved.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Infection often spreads to the mediastinum, the pleural cavities, and the pericardium through the fascial planes.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The surgeon explained how the fascial layers help support the muscles during movement.

  • Proper care of the fascial tissue is essential for rehabilitation after an injury.

  • Athletes often experience tightness in fascial connections that can limit their performance.

Surface Forms

fascial positive

Morphology

fascial = fascia (transparent) = fascia + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'fascia' with '-al', meaning 'relating to fascia'.

Etymology

Fascial comes from the Latin fascia, meaning 'band' or 'strip', and gives a clear image: fascial tissue is like a band or wrap that covers and holds muscles and organs together.