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Fascial Nomenclature: An Update.

Bruno Bordoni¹, Stevan Walkowski², Bruno Morabito³

¹Cardiology, Foundation Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, ITA.

|November 14, 2019

Summary

Defining fascial tissue requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating diverse scientific perspectives. This comprehensive view reveals the fascial system as an interconnected anatomical and functional continuum.

Keywords:

fascia mechanotransduction myofascial osteopathic physiotherapy skeletal muscle

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Area of Science:

Anatomy
Embryology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Defining fascial tissue has historically been challenging due to varied scientific and cultural perspectives.
Scientific understanding of fascia evolves through new data and interdisciplinary analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the embryological development of muscle and connective tissue.
To propose a conceptualization of the fascial system as an anatomical functional continuum.
To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in understanding fascial tissue.

Main Methods:

Review of embryological development of muscle and connective tissue.
Synthesis of information from diverse scientific disciplines (e.g., anatomy, cardiology, osteopathy).

Main Results:

Fascial tissue understanding is enriched by multiple viewpoints.
The fascial system is best conceptualized as a synergistic, functional continuum.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing fascial research and clinical application.

Conclusions:

A singular definition of fascial tissue is less valuable than a comprehensive, integrated understanding.
The fascial system represents an absolute anatomical functional continuum.
Advancing fascial knowledge benefits patient care through collaborative, profit-free research.