Biology Facts Unveiled

Fascia is a white, fibrous connective tissue that keeps muscles and organs in place. Anatomists used to cut it off and discard it.

Recent research has shown that fascia is sticky, gloopy, and obstructs the view of muscles, bones, and organs.

Erasmus Wilson was a 19th-century anatomist who called fascia a natural bandage.

<p>The main function of fascia is to keep muscles and organs in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fascia is strong, flexible, and adhesive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erasmus Wilson = 19th-century anatomist Fascia = White, fibrous connective tissue Natural bandage = Term used by Erasmus Wilson to describe fascia Dissection = Process of cutting open to study anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong yet flexible = Fascia 19th-century anatomist = Erasmus Wilson Sticky, gloopy = Fascia Sheets of white, fibrous connective tissue = Fascia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fascia = Keeps muscles and organs in place Erasmus Wilson = Called fascia a natural bandage Anatomists = Used to cut off fascia during dissection Dissection = Process that reveals fascia as sheets of white, fibrous connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers