Fascia Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of Superficial Fascia?
A
Fatty layerof connective tissue deep to the skin, contains fatty deposits (yellow) in loose CT/areolar tissue (white)
2
Q
Distribution of Superficial Fascia’s fat is due to what?
A
Sex Hormones
3
Q
Definition of Deep Fascia?
A
Membranous layer of dense, organized CT that binds together or INVESTS the deep structures. Encloses all structures deep to the superficial fascia
4
Q
What is the most prominent deep fascia?
A
Thoracolumbar Fascia; tough, fibrous thick membrane. Consists of anterior and posterior lamellae
