Fascial

/ˈfæʃəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving fascia, the network of connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs in the body.

Etymology

From Latin 'fascia' (band) plus English adjective suffix '-ial.' Became standard medical terminology in the 18th-19th centuries as anatomy was better understood.

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Your fascia is essentially your body's internal packaging system—recent research suggests it's way more important for movement and pain than we thought, revolutionizing physical therapy!

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