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Histological study of the deep fasciae of the limbs
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The aim of this study is to analyse the deep fasciae of limbs in order to evaluate the collagen and elastic fibre arrangement and the types of innervation. Histological and immunohistochemical stains were performed in 72 specimens. The deep fascia of the limbs is a sheath presenting a mean thickness of 1mm, formed by two to three layers of parallel collagen fibre bundles. In the adjacent layers, they show different orientations. Each layer is separated from the adjacent one by loose connective tissue, permitting the sliding of the collagen layers. Nerve fibres were found in all specimens, while muscular fibres were evidenced only in one specimen. The described structure permits the fasciae of the limbs to have a strong resistance to traction, even when exercised in different directions. The capacity of the different collagen layers to glide one on the other could be altered in cases of overuse syndrome, trauma, or surgery.
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Fascial planes are separated by planes of loose connective tissue that allows the fasciae to glide past one another.
“Fascial planes are separated by planes of “loose” connective tissue that allows the fasciae to glide past one another [1,3].”
From Fascia Mobility, Proprioception, and Myofascial Pain. (2021) · cites this paper as [1]
Fasciae are composed of irregularly arranged but tightly woven connective tissue that can bear high tensile loads.
“Fasciae are composed of irregularly arranged but tightly woven connective tissue that can bear high tensile loads [1,2].”
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“Fascial planes are separated by planes of “loose” connective tissue that allows the fasciae to glide past one another [1,3].”
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- Authors
- Stecco, C., Porzionato, A., Lancerotto, L., Stecco, A., Macchi, V., Ann Day, J., & De Caro, R.
- Affiliations
- University of Padua (IT)
- Venue
- Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2008-07
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 225-230
- ISSN
- 1360-8592 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2072773716
- Cited by
- 146
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 1.75
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Padua Research Archive (University of Padova) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Anatomy › Classical Anatomy and Histology
- Keywords
- deep fascia, elastic fibers, nerve fibers, fascial layers, overuse injuries
- MeSH terms
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cadaver, Collagen, Connective Tissue, Extremities, Fascia Lata, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nerve Fibers, Proprioception, Muscle, Skeletal, Muscle Fibers, Skeletal
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