Fascia Flashcards
Deep Fascia
An organized connective tissue layer that completely envelopes the body beneath subcutaneous tissue
Deep fascia that divides muscles into groups
Intermuscular septa
Which fascia invests individual muscles and neuromuscular bundles?
Investing fascia
The fascia that lies between musculoskeletal walls and the serous membranes lining body cavities
Subserous fascia
Which fascia holds tendons in place during joint movements?
Retinacula
What are the closed sacs formed of serous membrane that occur in locations that are subject to friction?
Bursae
The bursae that occur in the subcutaneous tissue between the skin and bony prominences like elbows and knees
Subcutaneous bursae
Elongated bursae that wrap around tendons and enclose them as they traverse osseofibrous tunnels that anchor tendons in place
Synovial tendon sheath