MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the most accurate description of fascia
A
Connective tissue surrounding muscles and muscle cells
B
Muscle tissue on the outside of other muscle tissue
C
Connective tissue that lines the inside of muscle cells
D
Muscle tissue that connects muscles together
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fascia is a sheath of stringy connective tissue that surrounds every part of your body. It provides support to your muscles, tendons, ligaments, tissues, organs, nerves, joints and bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -In summary: The connective tissue, or fascia, that surrounds the entire muscle group is called the epimysium; the connective tissue that surrounds the muscle fiber bundles is called the perimysium; and the connective tissue that surrounds the individual muscle fibers is called the endomysium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fascia supports structures in your body. It surrounds tissues and provides shape for muscles, tendons, and joints. But it also can help with functional movement by reducing friction between structures. Fascia provides moveable wrappings around muscles, tendons, and nerves.

Detailed explanation-4: -A fascial compartment is a section within the body that contains muscles and nerves and is surrounded by fascia.

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