Fascial compartment
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Identifiers | |
Latin | compartimentum |
TA98 | A04.7.01.001 |
TA2 | 2020 |
FMA | 322216 |
Anatomical terminology |
A fascial compartment
Structure
If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple sections. These are called fascial compartments, and are formed by tough connective tissue septa.
These compartments usually have a nerve and blood supply separate from their neighbours. The muscles in each compartment will often all be supplied by the same nerve.
Sometimes the segment is also covered by bone profoundly (as e.g. the
Clinical significance
Compartment syndrome is an acute medical problem following injury or surgery in which increased pressure (usually caused by inflammation) occurs within a compartment.
References
- ^ Snider, Laura. "New Anatomy Content: Fascia, Fascial Compartments, and Compartment Syndrome". www.visiblebody.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Snider, Laura. "New Anatomy Content: Fascia, Fascial Compartments, and Compartment Syndrome". www.visiblebody.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- Fasciae and Aponeuroses - Organized by Region Department of Anatomy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences