Posterior layer fascia. Medical search. Frequent questions

The lumbar fascia is the lumbar portion of the thoracolumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
The anterior and middle layers occur only in the lumbar region, whereas the posterior layer (as part of the thoracolumbar fascia) extends superiorly to the inferior part of the neck, and the inferiorly to the dorsal surface of the sacrum. (wikipedia.org)
274 In the thoracic region, the posterior layer (i.e. thoracic part of thoracolumbar fascia) attaches to the supraspinous ligament and spinous processes of all thoracic vertebrae, and to the costal angles of all ribs. (wikipedia.org)
The posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
The posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia (PTLF) connecting the trunk, upper and lower limb muscles is a part of the deep fascia of the back of the trunk. (mltj.online)
The present study reveals the fascicle orientation of the muscles namely gluteus maximus, latissimus dorsi, and lower trapezius muscles at different vertebral levels with respect to posterior layer of thoracolumbar fascia. (mltj.online)
The fascia of the back is attached to the spines of the vertebrae, and it proceeds laterally, as the thoracolumbar fascia, to ensheathe such muscles as the latissimus dorsi. (dartmouth.edu)
The serrati and the thoracolumbar fascia serve as retinacula that retain the underlying muscles. (dartmouth.edu)
Figs. 2-B and 2-C Consecutive axial views: the lesion (arrows) penetrates the posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia. (jbjs.org)
The lesion extended from the subcutaneous tissue of the lumbar spine to the transversospinalis muscle group, penetrating the posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia ( Fig. 2 ). (jbjs.org)
It originates broadly from the anterior portion of the iliac crest, lateral half of the inguinal ligament, and thoracolumbar fascia. (medscape.com)
It originates on the internal surfaces of the 7th-12th costal cartilages, thoracolumbar fascia, anterior three fourths of the iliac crest, and lateral third of the inguinal ligament. (medscape.com)

all three layers then unite at the lateral margin of quadratus lumborum, thus forming the aponeurotic origin of the transversus abdominis muscle. (wikipedia.org)
citation needed] The anterior layer forms the lateral arcuate ligament superiorly, is attached medially to anterior surfaces of transverse processes of lumbar vertebra, and is attached inferiorly to the iliolumbar ligament and adjoining iliac crest. (wikipedia.org)
272 The lateral arcuate ligament arises as a thickening of the lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
The third 5mm-trocar is inserted near the lateral margin of the rectus abdominis.On the outside, local anesthetic is injected beneath the posterior rectus sheath and the preperitoneal cavity is separated in fluid so that the peritoneum is not injured during posterior rectus sheath incision. (sages.org)
Once the preperitoneal cavity is reached, the peritoneal margin is determined in the lateral direction, and the peritoneum that is pulled due to pneumoperitoneum is separated from the preperitoneal fascia on the outside from the cranial side towards the deep inguinal ring. (sages.org)
Here, the anterior and posterior rectus sheaths connect with the three lateral abdominal wall muscles: the external oblique, the internal oblique and the transverse abdominal. (radiologyassistant.nl)
A posterior surgical plane is then created between the rectum and prostate dorsally working from a medial to lateral direction and maintaining at least 1 layer of Denonvilliers' fascia on the rectal wall. (mycancergenome.org)
The endopelvic fascia is then excised from lateral prostate and carried to capsule to create a plane of dissection immediately alongside the prostatic capsule and keeping the nerves attached laterally to the endopelvic fascia. (mycancergenome.org)
Apically, the prostate is divided from the urethra (paying special attention to the sphincter muscle and posterior lateral nerve bundle on each side) allowing the prostate to be removed. (mycancergenome.org)
A 4- to 6-cm skin incision is performed immediately posterior to the anterior axillary fold, following the axillary hairline (thus the scar is hidden in the axilla), and the lateral border of the pectoralis major is exposed. (enttoday.org)
Its upper lateral border forms the posterior limit of the posterior triangle of the neck. (co.ma)
Perpendicular plate: forms posterior part of lateral wall of nasal cavity 2. (slideshare.net)
Muscles of the Neck and Trunk - Posterior Intermediate View Muscles of the Neck and Trunk - Posterior Superficial View Muscles of the Neck and Trunk - Lateral View Muscles of the posterior portion of the trunk include muscles of the back, suboccipital region, and perineum region. (ssrq.ca)
James Moore & Mark Young define this as a pain or lesion superior &/or lateral to the superior pubic tubercle as a result of laxity, thinning or deficit in the lower abdominal region with or without bulging of the posterior abdominal wall. (oliverfinlay.com)
The prostate is covered by 3 distinct layers of fascia on the anterior, lateral, and posterior aspects. (medscape.com)
The abdominal wall is an anatomical term used to describe the layers that cover the abdominal cavity from its anterior, posterior, and lateral aspects. (springeropen.com)
Anatomical dissections of the lateral view of the neck and its posterior triangle are presented, as well as trans-sectional anatomical views at the level of the 6th cervical vertebra. (eurekaselect.com)

424 Each subcostal artery passes across the anterior surface of the lumbar fascia before reaching the anterior abdominal wall. (wikipedia.org)
Because abdominal wall hernias are defects of the fascia of the abdominal wall, these fascia layers need to be brought together during surgery. (radiologyassistant.nl)
Below the level of the shoulder it is continuous, round the border of the latissimus dorsi muscle, with the fascia of the axilla and of the abdominal wall. (co.ma)
Sportsmans Groin is an umbrella term that covers an array of conditions affecting either fascia, posterior abdominal wall, nerve or ligamentous structures. (oliverfinlay.com)
Cross-section of the abdominal wall layers. (medscape.com)
The abdominal wall is composed of 5 paired muscles: 2 vertical muscles (the rectus abdominis and the pyramidalis) and 3 layered, flat muscles (the external abdominal oblique, the internal abdominal oblique, and the transversus abdominis muscles). (medscape.com)

It consists of three fascial layers - posterior, middle, and anterior - that enclose two (anterior and posterior) muscular compartments. (wikipedia.org)
This illustration demonstrates how the anterior and posterior rectus sheath are formed by the aponeuroses of the external oblique, internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles. (radiologyassistant.nl)
It travels vertically downward to the lower border of the popliteus muscle, where it divides into anterior and posterior tibial arteries. (boneandspine.com)
Occasionally it divides into three branches, the anterior and posterior tibial, and peroneal. (boneandspine.com)

814-815 The posterior layer is thick, being reinforced by the aponeurosis (origin) of the latissimus dorsi muscle. (wikipedia.org)
814-815 At sacral levels, the posterior layer attaches to the posterior superior iliac spines, and posterior iliac crest, fuses with the underlying erector spinae muscle aponeurosis,: 814-815 and extends along the transverse tubercles of the sacrum. (wikipedia.org)
Utilizing this mechanism, the posterior rectus sheath aponeurosis and the lining transverse fascia and superficial preperitoneal layer are individually identified. (sages.org)
This combined fascia of aponeurosis and septum forms an envelope that contains the preaponeurotic fat. (pocketdentistry.com)
Some categorize it as fascia while others consider it an aponeurosis. (docpods.com)
Above the arcuate line, the transversus abdominis aponeurosis contributes to the posterior rectus sheath. (medscape.com)

125 The psoas fascia (a part of the iliac fascia) laterally blends with the lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
In the neck it is attached, above, to the superior nuchal line of the occipital bone, and is continuous, laterally, with the deep cervical fascia. (co.ma)
This layer conceals the sacrospinalis muscle, and is attached medially to the vertebral spines, and laterally to the angles of the ribs, and to the iliac crest. (co.ma)
Laterally, the fascia fuses with the levator fascia. (medscape.com)

A 12-mm trocar is inserted into the rectus abdominis sheath cavity after a small incision is made below the umbilicus and the posterior rectus sheath is exposed. (sages.org)
Using forceps from this position, narrow branches that enter the posterior rectus sheath from the inferior epigastric vessels are dissected, thereby broadly exposing the anterior surface of the posterior rectus sheath. (sages.org)
A small incision is made to the posterior rectus sheath or attenuated posterior rectus sheath at one finger width higher than the expected upper margin of the prosthetic mesh. (sages.org)
On the inside, the pneumoperitoneum pressure pushes the peritoneum inferiorly, leading to enlargement and increased visibility of the posterior rectus sheath deep fascia, which is dissected one layer at a time from the outside. (sages.org)
Anatomic relation between the rectus capitis posterior minor muscle and the dura mater. (paom.pl)
The recti abdominus muscles are paired muscles that are separated in the midline by the linea alba and are completely enclosed by the rectus sheath except for the posterior surface of the lower quarter. (springeropen.com)

Denonvilliers fascia was then opened posteriorly and I dissected between the layers of Denonvilliers fascia all the way to the apex. (cancer.org)
The anastomosis was then done in a two layer fashion using a Rocco suture to approximate the urethra posteriorly. (cancer.org)
The posterior tibial artery [ proximal to the fibular artery origin, it is sometimes called the tibial-peroneal trunk or tibial-fibular trunk] and continues further posteriorly and supplies the posterior compartment of the leg. (boneandspine.com)
This fascial layer covers the prostate and seminal vesicles posteriorly and extends caudally to terminate as a fibrous plate just below the urethra at the level of the external urethral sphincter. (medscape.com)

Various superficial muscles of the posterior thorax and abdomen arise from the posterior layer - namely the latissimus dorsi, and serratus posterior inferior. (wikipedia.org)
274 It consists of a superficial lamina derived primarily from the latissimus dorsi and serratus posterior inferior, and a deeper lamina which forms a retinacular sheet encapsulating the paraspinal muscles. (wikipedia.org)
Two small muscles, the serratus posterior superior and serratus posterior inferior, extend from the thoracic spines to the ribs and are supplied by ventral rami. (dartmouth.edu)

A Shouldice Repair Is Performed Double-Breasting The Layer Of The Fascia Transversalis. (gastrosurgeonbaipalli.com)
A fascial layer, called the transversalis fascia then lies between the posterior surface of the transversus abdominus & the peritoneum. (oliverfinlay.com)
Anteriorly the external & internal oblique aponeuroses form a wall, whilst the posterior wall is provided by the transversalis fascia & conjoint tendon. (oliverfinlay.com)

Strains or tears will predominantly affect the external oblique fascia (including the external inguinal ring). (oliverfinlay.com)

The bladder neck is transected in the standard fashion followed by posterior dissection of the seminal vesicles and vasa deferentia. (mycancergenome.org)
The vertical muscles on the posterior aspect of the neck are bandaged by the splenius muscles, which ascend obliquely from the thoracic spinous processes and insert into (1) the mastoid part of the temporal bone and the superior nuchal line (splenius capitis) and (2) the cervical transverse processes (splenius cervicis). (dartmouth.edu)
The semispinalis, so called because it extends chiefly along the upper half of the vertebral column, is responsible for the longitudinal bulges on the posterior side of the neck on either side of the median plane. (dartmouth.edu)
The cervical nerves communicate with the accessory nerve in the posterior triangle of the neck and beneath the trapezius. (co.ma)
Chest muscles function in respiration while abdominal muscles function in torso movement and in maintenance of balance and The intrinsic muscles of the posterior are responsible for maintaining posture and facilitating movement of the head and neck. (ssrq.ca)

The posterior aspect is covered by the rectovesical (Denonvilliers) fascia. (medscape.com)

It is covered in the prostatic fascia, a thin sheet made with stretchable connective tissues that act as a barrier for the prostate. (tutorialspoint.com)

The lumbar fascia gives origin to the latissimus dorsi muscle (which arises from posterior layer of lumbar fascia),: 40 abdominal internal oblique muscle (which arises along the entire length of the lumbar fascia), transversus abdominis muscle,: 222 and gluteus maximus muscle. (wikipedia.org)

274 The middle layer is attached superiorly to the inferior margin of the 12th rib, and the lumbocostal ligament, medially to the tips of transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, and inferiorly to: 814-815 the posterior part of the intermediate area of the iliac crest. (wikipedia.org)
279 The lumbar fascia binds the deep muscles of the back to the spine and to the transverse processes of the vertebrae. (wikipedia.org)
A total of 12 fresh cadavers were dissected for observation of each hierarchy in the vertical order (skin to deep fascia) and transverse comparison of the superficial fascial system (SFS) in the scapular-infrascapular-lumbar triangle region. (lww.com)
In the picture above, the middle layer of the Transverse Abdominis muscle is slightly darkened. (sensational-yoga-poses.com)

It is anterior to bone in the femoral canal and as it travels below becomes anteromedial first and then medial at adductor hiatus and then travels posterior to the bone. (boneandspine.com)

Additionally the lumbar fascia is an attachment for the gluteus maximus muscle and the latissimus dorsi muscle. (wikipedia.org)
Location of the latissimus dorsi muscle: Highlighted in orange, the latissimus dorsi is a muscle of the posterior torso. (ssrq.ca)

The muscles of the lower leg are partitioned into four compartments by a layer of separating fascia. (docpods.com)
Unlike fasciotomies, where incisions are made specifically to decompress tissue compartments, escharotomy incisions do not breach the deep fascial layer. (msdmanuals.com)

Due to the effects of local injection, a sharp incision to the fascia can be made with an electric scalpel. (sages.org)
The skin incision 1 cm posterior to the anterior axillary fold and the surgical corridor are also drawn. (enttoday.org)
Minami N, Kimura T, Uda T, Ochiai C, Kohmura E, Morita A. Effectiveness of zigzag Incision and 1.5-Layer method for frontotemporal craniotomy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Zigzag incision with 1.5-layer method was applied to 14 patients with unruptured cerebral aneurysm between April 2011 and August 2012. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Zigzag incision using the 1.5-layer method with frontotemporal craniotomy seems to represent an improvement over the conventional curvilinear incision with regard to cosmetic outcome and RCS. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Then, between April 2011 and August 2012, zigzag incision with 1.5 layer technique was applied in 14 consecutive patients with unruptured cerebral aneurysm who were otherwise in good health at the same facility. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
The description of the zigzag incision with 1.5-layer method is as follows: After induction of general anesthesia and fixation of the patient's head with a Mayfield ® three-point frame, ordinary curvilinear incision behind the hairline is designed to expose McCarty's keyhole. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
For perfusion of the skinflap and to ensure revascularization during the subdural maneuver, the posterior incision line is designed to preserve about 8 cm of the parietal branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA). (surgicalneurologyint.com)

Greater and lesser palatine foramina (for palatine nerves and arteries) and posterior nasal spine Vomer 1. (slideshare.net)
Attachments: The latissimus dorsi originates from the lower spine and ribs and the upper pelvis and fascia of the deep trunk muscles. (ssrq.ca)

It gives the main branch as the anterior tibial artery and continues as the tibioperoneal or tibiofibular trunk or posterior tibial artery. (boneandspine.com)
Avoid vital structures such as major arteries and nerves (eg, ulnar nerve at the elbow, the radial nerve at the wrist, the superficial peroneal nerve near the fibular head, the posterior tibial artery at the ankle). (msdmanuals.com)

Once the space of Retzius was fully developed, the endopelvic fascia was opened close to the prostate. (cancer.org)

The posterior compartment of the leg is further subdivided into a deep part and a superficial part. (docpods.com)

However, balloon- or camera-assisted blunt dissections that are performed in a haphazard manner do not follow precise dissection of the fascia layer. (sages.org)
The umbilical prevesical fascia is dropped inferiorly, and the dissection of the preperitoneal cavity necessary for mesh deployment is performed. (sages.org)
By individually dissecting each fascia using emphysema through pneumoperitoneum and enlargement through local injection, the method for reaching the preperitoneal cavity could be successfully completed by following the dissection of the fascia layer without proceeding with the operation blindly, thereby resulting in the elimination of intraoperative bleeding and postoperative hematoma. (sages.org)
Using monopolar electrocautery, dissection is performed above the pectoral fascia toward the clavicle and the SCM. (enttoday.org)

This fascia is actually a tough, non-yielding fibrous sheet that holds the nerves, vessels and muscles of the compartment together. (docpods.com)
Anterior zone − The Anterior zone is the outermost layer of the tissues, made of connective muscle fibrous tissues. (tutorialspoint.com)
Does fascia - sheets and webs of fibrous connective tissue - have any properties that are relevant to healing and therapy? (painscience.com)
It denotes the layer of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds different organs, muscles, bones, blood vessels and nerves. (docpods.com)
The plantar fascia is the fibrous tissue layer on the plantar surface of the foot that connects the heel bone to the toes. (docpods.com)

The TAP block is performed by deposition of local anesthetic between the transversus abdominis muscle and the fascial layer superficial to it. (medscape.com)

The deep part is located behind the tibia and contains the tibialis posterior muscle and three other muscles that execute downward flexion, as well as inversion of the foot. (docpods.com)

Other reasons concerning a connection between its distant parts are tensegrity principles that govern tension distribution in tendons, muscles, fasciae and ligaments. (paom.pl)

Upward by the plane passing through the promontory of the sacrum, the arcuate line of the ilium, the iliopectineal line, and the posterior surface of the pubic crest. (radiologykey.com)
Backward the piriformis covered by fascia over piriformis and the sacrum covered by the presacral fasciaDownward the pelvic floor is formed by the levator ani covered by the fascia of the pelvic diaphragm;Levator ani and coccygeus form the pelvic diaphragm and delineate the lower limit of the true pelvis. (radiologykey.com)

325 The inferior portion of the supraspinous ligament becomes indistinct amid the lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
The gland is located posterior to the pubic symphysis, superior to the perineal membrane, inferior to the bladder, and anterior to the rectum (see the image below). (medscape.com)

the three muscles had three separate but layered aponeuroses that have insertions in the costal margin and in the linea alba. (springeropen.com)

276 Each subcostal nerve passes across the anterior aspect of the anterior layer of lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
There is severe pain and a feeling of compression on the posterior aspect of the lower leg. (docpods.com)
There is also decreased or altered sensation in the posterior aspect of the leg. (docpods.com)
Small metal clips were used as we worked under the posterior aspect of the prostate. (cancer.org)
The rectovesical fascia is a connective tissue that is located between the anterior wall of the rectum and posterior aspect of the prostate. (medscape.com)

microscopically, the ultrastructure of the retinaculum cutis consists of loose interlobular fascia and stiff functional fascia. (lww.com)
The first of this series consists of the posterior muscles connecting the superior extremity to the trunk, and comprises the first two layers of the muscles of the back (1) trapezius and latissimus dorsi, and (2) levator scapula and rhomboidei (major and minor). (co.ma)
It consists mainly of skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia, and a muscle layer as well as the parietal peritoneum. (springeropen.com)

The deeper layer extends to embrace the digital flexor tendons on each proximal phalanx. (docpods.com)

A thin layer of fat tissue may be left on the pectoral muscle fascia so as not to expose perforating arteries, which can retract into the muscle and cause delayed bleeding. (enttoday.org)

The Superficial Fascia System: Anatomical Guideline for Zoni. (lww.com)

they descend between the two heads of the gastrocnemius, and, piercing the deep fascia, are distributed to the skin of the back of the leg. (boneandspine.com)
The deep fascia closely invests the muscles. (co.ma)
The space just deep to this layer is the subcircumneural (subparaneural) space, which should most probably be the target space for successful and safe single-injection block and catheter placement for continuous nerve block. (eurekaselect.com)
10 mL LA solution (5 mL 0.5% bupivacaine and 5 mL 2% prilocaine) was administered to the posterior border of SCM, superficial to the investing layer of deep cervical fascia under spread of LA was visually assessed on the ultrasound image ( Figure 3 ). (ejcvsmed.com)

Attachments: The clavicular region originates from the clavicle and the sternocostal region originates from the sternum and the fascia of the oblique muscles of the abdomen. (ssrq.ca)
In the front, the abdomen is protected by a thin, tough layer of tissue called fascia. (graphdiagram.com)

An arbitrary limit joining the ischial tuberosities divides the perineum into an anterior urogenital triangle and a posterior anal triangle. (radiologykey.com)

Mylohyoid line: extends posterior from fossa 5. (slideshare.net)

Two muscles in the superficial layer are responsible for rotation of the head. (ssrq.ca)
The superficial layer of plantar fascia embeds into the skin fold between sole and the toes. (docpods.com)

If injury does occur, the importance of differential diagnosis followed by the management of all causes of posterior thigh pain is emphasised. (bmj.com)

Tissue-Separating Multi-Layered Mesh For Both Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair And Tension-Free Repairs. (gastrosurgeonbaipalli.com)

They speak mainly about how complex and widespread fascia is - so are bones, muscles, nerves, and blood - as if that alone is a good enough reason to focus on fascia. (painscience.com)

It passes behind the ankle and gets attached on the posterior surface of heel bone (calcaneum). (docpods.com)

The posterior layer is attached to the spinous processes of lumbar and sacral vertebrae, and to the supraspinous ligament. (wikipedia.org)
814-815 The ascending colon: 257 and descending colon: 258 lie upon the lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
185 The superior band of the iliolumbar ligament is continuous with the anterior layer of lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)
278 The ilioinguinal nerve pierces the anterior layer of lumbar fascia posterior to the kidney to come to pass inferoanteriorly anterior to the anterior layer of lumbar fascia. (wikipedia.org)

The small prostate gland is created with different layers of tissues. (tutorialspoint.com)
The following image depicts the posterior view of the prostate gland. (medscape.com)
Prostate gland, posterior view. (medscape.com)

Anatomy23

Diseases15

Chemicals and Drugs1

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment13

Phenomena and Processes2

Health Care1

Thoracolumbar fascia12

Lateral17

Abdominal wall6

Anterior and posterior4

Aponeurosis6

Laterally4

Rectus6

Posteriorly4

Serratus posterio3

Transversalis3

External oblique1

Neck5

Denonvilliers1

Prostatic fascia1

Internal oblique1

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Medial1

Latissimus dorsi2

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Incision8

Spine2

Tibial artery2

Endopelvic fascia1

Compartment of the leg1

Dissection4

Fibrous5

Transversus abdomi1

Tibialis1

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Sacrum2

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Perforating arteries1

Anatomical1

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Thigh1

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Lumbar4

Prostate gland3