Fascial Anatomy and Histology: Advances in Molecular Biology
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2024) | Viewed by 1065
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Interests: fascial anatomy; histology
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Dear Colleagues,
The structural and functional importance of the fascial system has largely been overlooked by the therapeutic community in the past. Recent research has demonstrated that fascia is highly innervated and probably our most sensitive organ for proprioception, particularly the deep layers. Exteroceptive receptors appear to reside more within the superficial fascia. In addition, it is evident that there are many different types of fasciae, and each one serves multiple functional roles. The superficial fascia is more related to lymph drainage and skin tropism and has strong anatomical relationships with the superficial vessels and nerves. The deep fascia is more related to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and plays a key function in proprioception and motor coordination. Finally, the visceral fasciae support the organs and interact with the autonomic nervous system. With this Special Issue, we aim to gain a better understanding of the various features of each fascia, considering their involvement in various pathologies, such as myofascial pain, lipoedema, and fibromyalgia. Also, papers focused on the interactions between fasciae and the metabolic and immunological systems are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Carla Stecco
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fascia
- connective tissue
- myofascial pain
- collagen
- hyaluronan
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