Fascia

Question 1

Fascia define:

Answer 1

Fascia is a type of connective tissue ( of tightly woven collagen fibers) that surrounds and connects all parts of the body, including muscles, organs, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
- It is active, not passive
- Adapts to use*
- Innervated by microcapillaries
- Maintains support.

Question 2

4 Fascia types

Answer 2

Superficial and Deep are the main 2 types.

Question 3

Scarpa’s Fascia is?

Answer 3

The superficial facia of the abdominal wall.

Question 4

Deep
VS
Superficial fascia

Answer 4

• Deep location: surrounds bones, muscle, nerves, and blood vessels.
• More vascular.
• Superficial fascia:
• Found directly under the skin.
• ## Thins as you move away from the heart.

Question 5

2 types of deep fascia

Answer 5

Aponeurotic fascia
- Forms into sheets of pearly white fibrous tissue for muscles needing a wide area of attachment.
- Can thin into a tendon
- THICKER

Epimysial fascia
- Surrounds skeletal muscle
- More tightly connected to the muscle.
- Thinner

Question 6

What produces fascia?

Answer 6

Fibroblast produce the collagen that becomes the fascia.

Question 7

Collagen 5 types:

Answer 7

Type I
- Most common
- Surround tendons, muscle, cartilage, teeth, bones,

Type II:
- Found in joints
- For shock absorption

Type III:
- 2nd most common
- Surrounds arteries, visceral organs

Type IV
- Located within skin

Type V:
- Makes up cell membranes, hair, and placenta.