Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System

Principally based on dissections of hundreds of un-embalmed human cadavers over the past decade, Functional Atlas of
the Human Fascial System presents a new vision of the human fascial tem using anatomical and histological photographs
along with microscopic analysis and biomechanical evaluation.




Prof. Carla Stecco - orthopaedic surgeon and professor of anatomy and sport activities - brings together the research
of a multi-specialist team of researchers and clinicians consisting of anatomists, biomechanical engineers,
physiotherapists, osteopaths and plastic surgeons. In this Atlas Prof. Stecco presents for the first time a global view
of fasciae and the actual connections that describe the myofascial kinetic chains. These deions help to explain how
fascia plays a part in myofascial dysfunction and disease as well as how it may muscle function and disturb
proprioceptive input. Prof. Stecco also highlights the continuity of the fascial planes, explaining the function of the
fasciae and their connection between muscles, nerves and blood vessels. This understanding will help guide the
practitioner in ing the proper technique for a specific fascial problem with a view to enhancing manual therapy
methods.




Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System s with the first chapter classifying connective tissue and explaining its
composition in terms of percentages of fibres, cells and extracellular matrix. The second chapter goes on to describe
the general acteristics of the superficial fascia from a macroscopic and microscopic point of view while the third
analyzes the deep fascia in the same manner. The subsequent five chapters describe the fasciae from a topographical
perspective. In this part of the Atlas, common anatomical terminology is used throughout to refer to the various
fasciae but it also stresses the continuity of fasciae between the different bodily regions.




Over 300 unique photographs which show fascia on fresh (not embalmed) cadavers
Demonstrates the composition, form and function of the fascial tem
Highlights the role of the deep fascia for proprioception and peripheral motor coordination
Companion website - www.atlasfascial.com - with videos showing how fascia connects with ligaments
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1 Connective tissues

2 Subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia

3 Deep fasciae

4 Fasciae of the head and neck

5 Fasciae of thorax and abdomen

6 Fasciae of the back

7 Fasciae of the upper limb

8 Fasciae of the lower limb