When healthy, fascia is also usually smooth and slippery, able to shift its consistency between a more gel-like state and a more fluid one. This makes it flexible, so it can stretch when the body moves. Like ligaments and tendons, fascia is composed primarily of elastin and collagen. In the image above, you can see the subcutaneous veins and nerves outside the fascia layer on the 3D model. For example, if you select the muscular system in the systems tray, the fascia will display along with all the muscles. In Human Anatomy Atlas, the fascia displays as part of the muscular system. Thin layers of fascia surround our internal organs, as well as muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, holding them in place or allowing them to slide past each other as needed.įascia of the thighs with nerves and blood vessels. Image from Human Anatomy Atlas.įascia might not get as much publicity as ligaments or tendons, but it’s just as important. You might already be familiar with a few important instances of fascia in the body such as the iliotibial (IT) band, which runs along the outside of the thigh and stabilizes the knee, or the plantar fascia, which runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. Īt the most basic level, fascia is a type of connective tissue. To get you hyped for this new content, we’ll talk in this blog post about what fascia and fascial compartments are, and we’ll also give a brief overview of some common pathologies that affect them.įascia of the right arm. Guess what, VB Blog readers? We have some exciting news for you! Fascial compartments have been one of our most-requested anatomy additions, and we've added them to Human Anatomy Atlas 2021 and Human Anatomy Atlas for Web Suite and Courseware! New Anatomy Content: Fascia, Fascial Compartments, and Compartment Syndrome
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