FASCIA

Fascia

A fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue. A fascia is a structure of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding some structures together, while permitting others to slide smoothly over each other. Various kinds of fascia may be distinguished. They are classified according to their distinct layers, their functions and their anatomical location: superficial fascia, deep fascia, and visceral fascia.

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fascia

Noun

  1. A wide band of material covering the ends of roof rafters, sometimes supporting a gutter in steep-slope roofing, but typically it is a border or trim in low-slope roofing.
  2. A face or front cover of an appliance, especially of a mobile phone.
  3. A flat band or broad fillet; especially, one of the three bands which make up the architrave, in the Ionic order.
  4. A broad well-defined band of color.
  5. A band, sash, or fillet; especially, in surgery, a bandage or roller.
  6. A sash worn by certain members of the Catholic and Anglican churches.
  7. The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis.
  8. A dashboard.


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