Fascia of the Limbs

Question 1

what is the superficial fascia also called

Answer 1

subcutaneous tissue

Question 2

what is the superficial fascia composed of

Answer 2

loose connective tissue and fat

Question 3

what is contained in the superficial fascia

Answer 3

blood vessels, cutaneous nerves, lymphatics and sweat glands

Question 4

how does the deep fascia appear

Answer 4

white and glistening

Question 5

what is the deep fascia composed of

Answer 5

dense connective tissue

Question 6

deep fascia of the upper limbs

Answer 6

pectoral, deltoid, brachial and antebrachial

Question 7

deep fascia of the lower limbs

Answer 7

fascia lata of the thigh and crural fascia of the leg

Question 8

what is the iliotibial tract

Answer 8

band of thickened fascia lata in the lateral thigh

Question 9

what is investing

Answer 9

deep fascia extends inwards to cover deep structures

Question 10

what deep structures does the deep fascia cover and what does it form

Answer 10

each muscle

forms intramuscular septae creating fascial compartments

Question 11

why are fascial compartements important

Answer 11

help contain/direct infection and tumours
stop muscle bellies expanding too far whilst contracting
muscular venous pump