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Flashcards in Fascia Terminology Deck (6)
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Superficial Fascia is:

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

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

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

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deep fascia that surrounds skeletal muscles.

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Epineruim is:

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deep fascia that surrounds nerves.

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Periosteum is:

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deep fascia that surrounds bones.