Fascial compartments of thigh — On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb. If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple… … Wikipedia
Compartment (anatomy) — For other uses, see Compartment (disambiguation). In anatomy, a compartment is a space, mostly bounded by fascia (Fascial compartment), and sometimes also bone profoundly (as e.g. the brachial fascia). It is distinguished from pharmacokinetic… … Wikipedia
Fascial compartments of forearm — can refer to: * Posterior compartment of the forearm * Anterior compartment of the forearm … Wikipedia
Fascial compartments of leg — Cross section through middle of left leg. (Colours correspond to fascial compartments; red text names muscles in each compartment; grey text names neurovascular structures in each compartment) On the human body, the limbs can be divided into… … Wikipedia
Fascial compartments of arm — On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb. If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple… … Wikipedia
Medial compartment of thigh — Cross section through the middle of the thigh. (Medial compartment is at center right.) … Wikipedia
Posterior compartment of thigh — Infobox Anatomy Name = Posterior compartment of thigh Latin = GraySubject = 128 GrayPage = 478 Caption = Cross section through the middle of the thigh. (Posterior compartment is at center bottom.) Caption2 = Back of left lower extremity.… … Wikipedia
Anterior compartment of thigh — Infobox Anatomy Name = Anterior compartment of thigh Latin = GraySubject = 128 GrayPage = 468 Caption = Cross section through the middle of the thigh. (Anterior compartment is at upper left.) Caption2 = Precursor = System = Artery = femoral… … Wikipedia
Anterior compartment syndrome of the lower leg — A compartment syndrome is characterized by an increased pressure within a muscular compartment sufficient to compromise the circulation of the muscles therein. PathologyA compartment space is anatomically determined by an unyielding fascial (and… … Wikipedia
Deep fascia — Latin fascia profunda Gray s subject #104 378 Deep fascia (or investing fascia ) is a layer of fascia which can surround individual muscles, and divide groups of muscles into compartments. This is the dense fibrous connective tiss … Wikipedia
