Question

What is the purpose of the fasciae in the body? What is the purpose of the fasciae in the body? providing strength and stability providing a supply route for the distribution of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves maintaining the relative positions of internal organs All of the listed responses are correct.

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option- All of the listed responses are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fascia is the connective tissue composed of bundles of collagen fibres produced by the fibroblasts present in the fascia. These structures resemble the ligament and tendons in their function but they are located surrounding the muscle and muscle-related structure.

There are three types of fascia which support the body

1. Superficial fascia- present beneath the skin which provides strength and stability to the outer body structure.

2. Visceral fascia- present around the organs, wrap and suspend them in layers of connective tissue which help maintain their position in the body.

3. Deep fascia- present around the muscles which helps distribution of vessels in the body.

Thus, the selected option is the correct answer.