2)Connective tissue fascia Flashcards
What is fascia
A layer of connective tissue lying deep to the dermal portion of skin
Function of connective tissue
providing and maintaining form in the body
What does fascia contain?
collagen& elastic
Superficial also known as?
Subcutaneous tissue
Hypodermis
Subcutis
Function of superficial fascia
1)Storage-fats
2) conduction by vessels& nerves
3)Protective cushion
4) Thermal insulation- barrier against heat loss
Where fat is absent in superficial fascia
eyelids, external ear, penis, scrotum
Sites of abundant fat in superficial fascia
gluteal region (buttock)
front of thighs
mammary gland
The name of the subcutaneous layer of fat
panniculus adiposus
superficial fascia
1) Less organized fibers and run in all direction
2)contain fats
3) Store water
Deep fascia also known as?
packing material
What divide the group muscle?
Inter-muscular septum
What is the start and the end of the muscle called?
Origin& insertion
what does facial septum do?
To prevent infection
Ideal sites for subcutaneous injection
Anterior abdominal wall
Sites where deep fascia is absent
face-to have face expression
Abdomen-Pregnancy
Scrotum- Adjust to regulate temp