Facia (Noun)
Meaning
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The abdominal muscles are surrounded by a tough layer of facia that supports the entire core region.
- Deep breathing exercises can help relax the psoas facia, reducing lower back tension and promoting better posture.
- Injections into the intercostal spaces may penetrate the endothoracic facia and pleura, entering the lung tissue.
- When inflamed or scarred, the fascial bands or sheets, including the palmaris facia, can limit the normal movement of surrounding structures.
- Removing or dividing scar tissue within the thoracic facia is crucial in cases of median sternotomy complications to alleviate restrictive chest motion.