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DictionaryfasciaConnective tissue
noun

fascia

FAY-shuh/ˈfeɪʃə/

A layer of connective tissue surrounding muscles, organs, or other body structures.

A thin layer of fascia surrounds and supports each muscle.

An isolated anatomical cutaway of a skeletal muscle shows a broad, thin, pearly connective-tissue sheath enveloping the red muscle belly, with one edge gently reflected to reveal the muscle fibers beneath.
Etymology
fasciaLatinband, bandage

Latin fascia meant a band or bandage, including a wrapping for the body. The anatomical sense applies that wrapping image to the connective tissue surrounding muscles or organs.

In context

Armando Hasudungan0:38
you have the deep fascia which is a connective tissue layer which surrounds organs such as your muscle
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More examples

  • The surgeon carefully separates the fascia from the underlying muscle.
  • The fascia in her foot becomes sore after long runs.
  • Layers of fascia help hold the organs in place.

Forms

fascia · fasciae · fascias

fascial adjective — Relating to layers of connective tissue.

Similar words

membrane
A general tissue covering, not necessarily fibrous like fascia.
sheath
A protective covering around a structure, not specifically connective tissue.