Fasciae of muscles

Fasciae musculorum

Synonym: Deep fascia; Fascia of muscles
Related terms: Fascia of muscles

Fascia of muscles (deep fascia) are the dense fibrous connective tissue that interpenetrates and surrounds the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels of the body.

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

Underlying structures:

Investing fascia
Fascia of individual muscle
Intermuscular septum
Compartment
Retinaculum

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Muscles; Muscular system >
General terms >
Fascia of muscles

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

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