Functions of Deep Fascia
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Functions of Deep Fascia

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What is one primary function of deep fascia in the limbs?

  • It binds deeper structures to the bones. (correct)
  • It produces synovial fluid.
  • It provides protection to the cranial cavity.
  • It forms the skull structure.

    • Which type of vertebrae is not part of the axial skeleton?

  • Cervical vertebrae
  • Scapular vertebrae (correct)
  • Lumbar vertebrae
  • Thoracic vertebrae

    • In which area of the body would you find fibrous flexor sheaths?

  • In the lumbar region
  • Around the distal joints such as fingers and toes (correct)
  • Surrounding the cervical vertebrae
  • In the thoracic cavity

    • How many pairs of ribs are included in the axial skeleton?

    <p>12 pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the thickened areas of deep fascia that serve to retain tendons in place?

    <p>Retinaculae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the vertebral column?

    <p>Scapular vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Functions of Deep Fascia

    • Deep fascia invests deeper structures and binds them to bones.
    • It provides origins or insertions for some muscles.
    • In limbs, it sends fibrous intermuscular septa that attach to bones, forming muscular compartments.
    • Around distal joints (e.g., ankle and wrist), it thickens to form retinaculae, acting as retention bands to keep tendons in position.
    • In fingers and toes, tendons are fixed by fibrous flexor sheaths.
    • Deep fascia is thickened in certain sites for protection, such as palmar aponeurosis in the palm of the hand and plantar aponeurosis in the sole of the foot.

    The Skeleton

    Overview

    • The human skeleton consists of two main parts: axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

    Axial Skeleton

    • The axial skeleton includes the skull, ribs, sternum, and vertebral column.
    • The vertebral column is formed of superimposed vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs.
    • There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, 5 sacral vertebrae (fused to form sacrum), and 3-5 coccygeal vertebrae (fused to form coccyx).

    Appendicular Skeleton

    • The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper limb and the shoulder girdle (which connects the limb to the axial skeleton).

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    This quiz covers the functions of deep fascia, including its role in investing deeper structures, muscle attachments, and formation of muscular compartments.

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