Anatomy

Identification (biology)

Physics

Neuroscience

Deep fascia

Biology

Extracellular matrix

Component (thermodynamics)

Computer science

Botany

Fascia

Cell biology

Connective tissue

Genetics

Thermodynamics

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

The fascia can be defined as a dynamic highly complex connective tissue network composed of different types of cells embedded in the extracellular matrix and nervous fibers: each component plays a specific role in the fascial system changing and responding to stimuli in different ways. This review intends to discuss the various components of the fascia and their specific roles; this will be carried out in the effort to shed light on the mechanisms by which they affect the entire network and all body systems. A clear understanding of fascial anatomy from a microscopic viewpoint can further elucidate its physiological and pathological characteristics and facilitate the identification of appropriate treatment strategies.

A Closer Look at the Cellular and Molecular Components of the Deep/Muscular Fasciae