What is ‘fascia’? A review of different nomenclatures

Schleip, Robert; Jäger, Hans‐Jürgen; Klingler, Werner

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.08.001

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“…Concerning research studies focused on fascia, some authors have dedicated their research to redefi ne the nomenclature of the connective tissue (Schleip, Jäger et al, 2012), where new defi nitions of fascia corresponding to new research fi ndings are constantly being proposed. Other researchers examine diff erent physiological processes in fascia, their principles and relations, such as the production of collagen (Schleip, Findley et al, 2012;Gelse et al, 2003), the architectural structure (Stecco et al, 2011), the water phase in fascial structures and its behaviour (Pollack, 2013) and sensory receptors of fascia and proprioception (Kopeinig et al, 2015).…”

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Effect of 6-Month Fascia-Oriented Training on Jump Performance in Elite Female Volleyball Players

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Zvonař

Sebera

2017

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Effect of 6-Month Fascia-Oriented Training on Jump Performance in Elite Female Volleyball Players

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2017

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“…Its widespread nature makes it difficult to compartmentalize and define. For example, the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology defines fascia as "sheaths, sheets or other dissectible connective tissue aggregations" [6].…”

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“…To note, many specialized structures have been included in this definition. There are a variety of fascial structures that exist with different densities and arrangements of collagen fibers [6]. These structures are also influenced by the location in the body or by external forces during development [8].…”

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“…Despite discussion by different international committees, there is still no consensus on how to define fascia because many characteristics need to be taken into consideration [6,8]. Although a single unifying term such as fascia to describe these various tissues may not be an accurate term histologically, it may still be helpful to clinicians or scientists.…”

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“…Although a single unifying term such as fascia to describe these various tissues may not be an accurate term histologically, it may still be helpful to clinicians or scientists. The definition of fascia depends on the intended focus [6]. Much like how the terms "cardiovascular system" or "nervous system" encompass a variety of different cell types, the term "fascial system" may provide a conceptual model by which to explain the intricate workings of connective tissues surrounding the vascular, lymphatic, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems, among others.…”

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Fascia–Current knowledge and future directions in physiatry: Narrative review

Kwong

Findley

2014

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-Fascia can be considered part of the connective tissues that permeate the human body. However, in medical training, its definition is not clear, and even among specialists, its role is not completely understood. Physiatrists have a unique opportunity to add to the growing scientific and clinical knowledge about fascia, particularly about how this connective tissue network may apply clinically to musculoskeletal disorders. In this narrative review, the structure and function of fascia are discussed from the perspective of physiatry.

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Interaction between muscles and fascia in the mystacial pad of whisking rodents

Haidarliu

Bagdasarian

Sardonicus

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The Anatomical Record

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In whisking rodents, the mystacial pad is supplied with vibrissae and contains a collagenous skeleton that is a part of the snout fascia. The collagenous skeleton is composed of three interconnected layers: superficial, deep spongy mesh and subcapsular fibrous mat. We found that the first two layers contain diverse fascial structures, such as sheets of subcutaneous connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and follicular capsules which transmit muscle efforts to vibrissae and are thus involved in whisking. Subcapsular fibrous mat is built of oriented rostro‐caudal wavy fibrils. It maintains spatial arrangement of whisker follicles, provides a quick response to deformation and connects entire mystacial pad to the skull. To move vibrissae, the forces of intrinsic muscles are applied directly to the capsules of the vibrissa follicles, whereas the forces of extrinsic muscles are applied to other parts of the collagenous skeleton, which transmit the forces to the capsules. According to the spatial distribution and anchoring sites of the muscles and fascia, extrinsic muscles provide vibrissa protraction or retraction by pulling the superficial layer of the collagenous skeleton rostral or caudal, respectively. Vibrissae can be also retracted when the efforts of extrinsic muscles are applied to the subcapsular fibrous mat. When the muscles relax, fascial structures return the vibrissae to their resting position. The deep spongy layer encompasses vibrissal follicles providing a uniform distribution of stresses and strains during whisking. In the mystacial pad, fascia is a dominant type of tissue that maintains the integrity of the vibrissa motor plant, translates muscular momentum to the vibrissae, and plays a role in vibrissae movements.

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What is ‘fascia’? A review of different nomenclatures

Cited by 129 publications

References 14 publications

Effect of 6-Month Fascia-Oriented Training on Jump Performance in Elite Female Volleyball Players

Effect of 6-Month Fascia-Oriented Training on Jump Performance in Elite Female Volleyball Players

Fascia–Current knowledge and future directions in physiatry: Narrative review

Interaction between muscles and fascia in the mystacial pad of whisking rodents

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