Fascia Terminology

Question 1

Superficial Fascia is:

Answer 1

• loose connective tissue comprised of irregularly woven collagen fibers interspersed with varying numbers of fat cells.

Question 2

Function of Superficial Fascia:

Answer 2

• attach the dermis to the deep fascia covering muscles, as padding material to fill out the body’s contours and to conserve heat.

Question 3

Deep Fascia is:

Answer 3

• dense connective tissue comprised of irregularly woven, tightly packed collagen fibers.

Question 4

Epimysium is:

Answer 4

deep fascia that surrounds skeletal muscles.

Question 5

Epineruim is:

Answer 5

deep fascia that surrounds nerves.

Question 6

Periosteum is:

Answer 6

deep fascia that surrounds bones.