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subcutaneous fascia
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also tela subcutanea, superficial fascia. Contains connective tissue, vessels, fat (in outer layer), fibrous tissue (in inner layer). May be fibrous only (ex eyelid or penis)
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fascia
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A layer or barrier; portion of connective tissue
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muscular fascia
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Deep fascia, often associated with a covering of muscle; is very strong
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epimysium
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layer around muscle directly associated with deep fascia, ensheaths the entire muscle. Connects with tendons
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Perimysium
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Sheath of connective tissue that groups muscle fibers into bundles (anywhere between 10 to 100 or more) or fascicles. Separates an entire muscle into sections
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Endomysium
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Layer of connective tissue that ensheaths an individual muscle fiber
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Insertion
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Point at which a muscle attaches to skin, bone, or another muscle; usually via tendon to bone. Attachment is to structure which will be moved by contraction of the muscle.
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Origin
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Point of attachment of a muscle, to a structure which will NOT be moved by its contraction
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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
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Anterior extremity of iliac crest; provides attachment for sartorius and inguinal ligament
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Sartorius (Tailor's muscle)
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Origin is ASIS, inserts into proximal tibia on medial aspect. Assists in flexion, abduction and lateral rotation of the hip; also flexion of knee (checking to see if gum is on the bottom of your shoe=all 4 actions). Located in anterior fascial compartment of the thigh, innervated by anterior branch of the femoral nerve.
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Saphenous opening
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oval opening in superomedial part of fascia lata; transmits great saphenous vein AS WELL AS the femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve
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