Compartment

A compartment is a muscular space, mostly bounded by fascia (Fascial compartment), and sometimes also bone profoundly (as e.g. the brachial fascia).

References

This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 2

Human body >
Musculoskeletal systems >
Muscular system >
Fasciae >
Fasciae of muscles >
Compartment

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Muscles; Muscular system >
General terms >
Compartment

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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Compartimentum

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