Glossary

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  • Thoracolumbar fascia

    The fascia and aponeuroses of the latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior inferior, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis muscles, which provide support and stability for the lumbar spine in postural and lifting activities. The fascia attaches medially to the spinous processes of the vertebral column and interiorly to the iliac crest and sacrum.  

  • Superficial cervical fascia

    The fascia of the neck just inside the skin. It includes cutaneous blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics, lymph nodes, and some fat. In the front it also contains the platysmus muscle.  

  • Plantar fascia

    The fascia investing the muscles of the sole of the foot. An resilient and fibrous strip of tissue enveloping the muscles located in the underside of the foot is known as the plantar fascia, alternatively referred to as the plantar aponeurosis.  

  • Pharyngobasilar fascia

    The fascia lying between the mucosal and muscular layers of the pharyngeal wall.  

  • Perineal fascia

    Three layers of tissue between the muscles of the perineum comprising the urogenital diaphragm.  

  • Pelvic fascia

    The fascia within the pelvic cavity. It is extremely important in maintaining normal strength in the pelvic floor.    

  • Fascia lata femoris

    The wide fascia encasing the hips and the thigh muscles.  

  • Endothoracic fascia

    The fascia that separates the pleura of the lung from the inside of the thoracic cavity and the diaphragm.  

  • Deep cervical fascia

    The fascia of the neck covering the muscles, vessels, and nerves.  

  • Deep fascia

    Fascia that covers structures below the skin, which is lined by superficial fascia.