Topic 2 - Fascia Flashcards
What are the 2 proposed definitions of fascia?
1) Anatomical
2) Functional
This definition of fascia allows for the identification of fascia and for the effective comparison of studies performed by different groups. Favoured by an older school of thought.
Anatomical
This definition allows practitioners to describes fascial tasks, systems, and nets. Favoured by a more recent approach.
Functional
Fascia is not the same as __________ ______. All fascia is __________ ______, but not all __________ ______ is fascia.
Connective Tissue
The connective tissue that is often referred to as adipose. It is found beneath the skin.
Superficial Fascia
The connective tissue that suspends the organs within their cavities and wraps them in layers of connective tissue membranes.
Subserous (aka. Visceral) Fascia
The dense irregular connective tissue that gives form and support for underlying organs/muscle. Can have areolar connective tissue continuous with it.
Deep Fascia
Some different functions of ______ include:
- Support & definition
- Compartmentalization
- Force transmission
- Connection
Fascia
The support and structure that muscles/fascia give to the body that enable posture and therefore function. Involve continuous shifts in tension to adapt to the forces our body is constantly undergoing.
Tensegrity (aka. Biotensegrity)
T/F - Fascia is in a constant state of change and adaptation.
True
What are the 2 different states of fascia?
1) Fluid-Like
2) Gel-Like
What are the 2 mechanisms in which fascia adapts?
1) Thixotropy
2) Bonding
The property of gels/fluids becoming fluid when stirred or shaken and more solid when at rest.
Thixotropy
Tissues are warmed and stretched before and soothed after the technique is applied.
CMTO Techniques Standard #9
Bonds between molecules are what help make a collagen fibre and fibres will bond together to give the tissue structure.
Bonding
Some clinical implications of ______ include:
- Needs to be challenged to effect a change
- Restrictions in one segment can affect other segments
- Site of dysfunction is not necessarily the source of dysfunction
Fascia
With ______________, tissue is fragile and adhesions form due to decreased function.
Immobilization
Inactivity _______ tissue.
Weakens
Tensile strength and adaptive capabilities of fascia decrease with ___.
Age
___________ can lead to locally and/or systemically weakened tissue.
Medications
