0 relating to a fascia (= a layer of strong, stretchy tissue that covers, separates or holds together different organs, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves) --
The fascial spaces are different from the fascia itself, which are bands of connective tissue that surrounds structures, e.g. muscles.
Infections involving fascial spaces of the head and neck may give varying signs and symptoms depending upon the space(s) involved.
In cross-section the forearm can be divided into two fascial compartments.
This palmar cutaneous branch travels in a separate fascial groove adjacent to the flexor carpi radialis and then superficial to the flexor retinaculum.
What happens during the fight-or-flight response is an example of rapid fascial contraction.
This vein is hidden in its own fascial compartment in the thigh and exits the fascia only near the knee.
Research has shown that massage affects the muscular system at the cellular and fascial levels, as well as physiologic systems.
Myofibroblasts are fascial cells that are created as a response to mechanical stress.
