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Presentation Notes: A Whiff of Fascialates - Merrithew.com

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Dense Connective<br />

Tissues<br />

Found in places <strong>of</strong> high mechanical<br />

loading:<br />

Periosteum<br />

Muscle<br />

Nerve sheaths<br />

Where there is a need for protection:<br />

capsules <strong>of</strong> organs and glands<br />

adventitia <strong>of</strong> large vessels<br />

Gray’s Anatomy<br />

Connective Tissue<br />

2 main functions:<br />

1. Separate and allow gliding<br />

2. Connect or transfer force<br />

• Fascia can affect muscle quality<br />

• If it be<strong>com</strong>es a tough leathery<br />

container, <strong>com</strong>presses or torsions, the<br />

muscle can’t function properly<br />

• Muscle will take the shape <strong>of</strong> the<br />

container and its function depends on<br />

the shape or space it is given<br />

Voyer<br />

Laurie McLaughlin 2012<br />

www.proactiveeducation.ca<br />

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