fascia

thumb|Microsopic image of a fascial structure (nuchal ligament)

Key facts

Anatomy.Name: Fascia
Anatomy.Latin: fascia
Anatomy.Image: Gray395.png
Anatomy.Caption: The rectus sheath (extensive vertical darker gray at left), an example of a fascia
Anatomy.Precursor: Mesenchyme

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Research

29,651 papers

The deep fascia and its role in chronic pain and pathological conditions: A review.Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) · 2022
The Human Superficial Fascia: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
Plantar fascia anatomy and its relationship with Achilles tendon and paratenon.Journal of anatomy · 2013
Active contractile properties of fascia.Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) · 2019
Fascia, Eh. What Is It? What Is It Good for?Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) · 2026

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Commons category: Fascia (tissue)
NCI Thesaurus ID: C13108

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Contents

Function
Anatomical compartments
Clinical significance
Research
Terminology
Previous terminology
Superficial
Visceral
Deep
See also
References
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thumb|Microsopic image of a fascial structure (nuchal ligament)

A fascia (; : fasciae or fascias; adjective fascial; ) is a generic term for macroscopic membranous bodily structures. Fasciae are classified as superficial, visceral or deep, and further designated according to their anatomical location.