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Fascia Flashcards

1
Q

What is fascia’s relation to CT?

A

*Not synonymous

Fascia is CT, but not all CT is fascia

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2
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Which fascia layer is often referred to as adipose or the adipose layer?

A

Superficial Fascia

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3
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Where is superficial fascia located?

A

beneath the skin

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4
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Why is the superficial layer known as the adipose layer?

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It is filled with adipose

think “bubble wrap” filled with fat

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5
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The glue holding superficial fascia to deep

A

Subserous

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6
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What does subserous fascia do?

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  • Suspends organs within their cavities

- Wraps organs in layers of CT membrane

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7
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Subserous Fascia A.k.a

A

Visceral

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8
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This fascia layer can have areolar CT continuos with it

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Deep Fascia

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9
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What is deep fascia?

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Dense, irregular CT that gives form and support for underlying organs

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10
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If a person has a very thin superficial fascia, what could you assume?

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Little body fat at an extreme level.

  • Anorexia
  • Bulimia
  • Cancer
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11
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How would someone’s superficial fascia appear if they are considerably overweight or obese?

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Much thicker

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12
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The extension off of fascia is a ___.

A

Tendon

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13
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Functions of fascia (4)

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  1. support and definition
  2. compartmentalization
  3. force transmission
  4. connection
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14
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The idea that posture directly effects function is known as ____.

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Tensegrity

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15
Q

_____ and ____ gives the body support and structure to enable posture and therefore function

A

Muscle, Fascia

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16
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On a daily basis, our body are subject to forces that require _____________.

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Continuous shifts in tension

  • inappropriate changes = negative affect overall structure and function
  • correct cable = positive overall structure and function
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17
Q

Musculoskeletal system strengthened by…

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…unison of tensioned (muscles and CT) and compressed (bone) parts

18
Q

Slouching and lifting

A

weak :’(

19
Q

Good posture and lifting

A

Strong! :D

20
Q

CT (fascia) is in a constant state of change. This is known as…

A

Adaptive Qualities

21
Q

Adaptations of fascia include becoming more ____, or _____ depending on the stimulus. What does this allow?

A

Becoming more fluid-like, or gel-like. It allows it to respond appropriately to wound healing and new growth.

22
Q

What happens to our adaptive qualities when we age?

A

They slow down -_-

23
Q

What are the two mechanisms through which fascia adapts?

A
  1. Thixotrophy

2. Bonding

24
Q

The property of gels or fluids becoming fluid when stirred or shaken and more solid when at rest.

A

Thixotrophy

25
Q

Thixotrophy is debated to applying to fascia. Still, as a therapist, how is this idea important? (CMTO Standard)

A

“So that the tissues are warmed and stretched before and soothed after the technique is applied”

26
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The good of thixotrophy!

A

Fascia is in less viscous state. More adaptable and durable. HEALTHIER!

27
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The bad of thixotrophy..

A
  • In general, we are less active–> more gel-like state in regards to posture.
  • Fascia loses pliability
  • Not healthy tissue :(
  • Age has similar effect
28
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What is bonding?

A

Bonds between molecules are what help make collagen fibre. These fibres bond together to give tissue structure

29
Q

The Good of Bonding

A
  • connections are beneficial

- necessary for wound healing, tissue strength, and tissue adaptation

30
Q

Over time, collagen fibres pack more tightly, forming lots of bonds. Why is this bad?

A

These areas thicken, stiffen, and loose ability to move, results in limited function

31
Q

The packing and extra formation of bonds happens where? Why else can it happen?

A
  • areas of high stress and compression
  • areas of disuse

-dehydration

32
Q

For fascia to change, it must be ____.

A

Challenged!

33
Q

Whats the result of a shortening restriction in one segment of fascia?

A

Other segment is affected (lengthened)

34
Q

If a patient comes to you with pain in one portion of body, is that your focus?

A

Not necessarily.

The site of dysfunction is not always the source.

35
Q

If a patient comes to you with a thick tissue, it is not always stronger. When is this the case?

A

In cases of immobilization, tissue is fragile and adhesions form from a decrease in function. Here, tissue could be thicker and would be weaker.

36
Q

What are some situations of immobilization?

A

casts, sedentary lifestyle, high risk pregnancy

37
Q

What results in weak tissue?

A

Inactivity

38
Q

What are a couple of things that happen with age?

A
  • Tensile strength decreases

- Adaptive capabilities decrease

39
Q

What term refers to resisting pulling forces?

A

Tensile

40
Q

Medications can lead to locally and/or systemically weakened tissue. How does this affect us as therapists?

A

May need to modify session

Ex. Patient using steroid cream for rash, tissue could be weakened in the area of a trigger point.

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