Fascia of individual muscle
Fascia propria musculi
- Synonym: Muscle sheath
- Related terms: Fascia of individual muscle; Muscle sheath
Definition
The fascia of an individual muscle is the fibrous sheath that closely surrounds a single muscle, anchoring it to neighbouring structures. It blends with the epimysium (the outer connective tissue covering of the muscle) and helps transmit contractile force, reduce friction, and allow gliding during movement.
References
Gatt A, Agarwal S, Zito PM. Anatomy, Fascia Layers. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526038/
Bordoni B, Mahabadi N, Varacallo MA. Anatomy, Fascia. [Updated 2023 Jul 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493232/
