Fascial compartment 234165 206305705 2008-04-17T19:03:38Z Katharineamy 2590656 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/76.203.175.241|76.203.175.241]] ([[User talk:76.203.175.241|talk]]) to last version by Tabletop {{Refimprove|date=June 2007}} On the [[human body]], the [[Limb (anatomy)|limb]]s 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 sections. These are called '''fascial compartments''', and are formed by tough connective tissue [[septum|septa]]. These compartments usually have a separate [[nerve]] and [[blood]] supply to their neighbours. The muscles in each compartment will often all be supplied by the same nerve. <ref>Check - must have at least one reference.</ref> == See also == * [[Fascial compartments of arm]] * [[Fascial compartments of leg]] == References == {{reflist}} * [http://www.anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/fascia_alpha.html Fasciae and Aponeuroses - Organized by Region] Department of Anatomy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences [[Category:Pelvic limb anatomy]] [[Category:Thoracic limb anatomy]] {{anatomy-stub}}