Fascia is the energy storage system of the human body

What is a fascia in anatomy & physiology?

Anatomy & Physiology Fascia is the tensional, continuous fibrillar network within the body, extending from the surface of the skin to the nucleus of the cell. This global network is mobile, adaptable, fractal, and irregular. It constitutes the basic structural architecture of the human body.

What is a fascial system?

The fascial system interpenetrates and surrounds all organs, muscles, bones and nerve fibers, endowing the body with a functional structure, and providing an environment that enables all body systems to operate in an integrated manner.” This is the broadest definition of fascia.

What is fascia & how does it work?

Fascia is ONE system, without beginning and end that maintains interconnection, communication and interaction between different parts of the body. Our body, everything in our body, consists of cells and the substance outside or cells, the extracellular matrix (ECM).

Is fascia considered an organ?

There is ongoing debate on whether fascia is considered an organ or not. However, we must recognize that there is a collection of structures within this concept. Any discussion of fascia as an organ should start with the observations on its function made by AT Still MD over 100 years ago.

Is fascia considered a connective tissue?

Fascia is considered a connective tissue that may graduate from being a filler between defined structures to become regarded as a structural system with well-defined functions, from the embryo to the adult. (The passage also mentions other aspects, but the answer to the question is that fascia is a connective tissue.)

What is fascial tissue?

The fascial tissue has a ubiquitous distribution in the body system; it is able to wrap, interpenetrate, support, and form the bloodstream, bone tissue, meningeal tissue, organs, and skeletal muscles.