Endothoracic fascia

Fascia endothoracica

  • Latin synonym: Fascia parietalis thoracis
  • Synonym: Parietal fascia of thorax
  • Related terms: Endothoracic fascia; Parietal fascia of thorax

Definition

Endothoracic fascia is the layer of loose connective tissue deep to the intercostal spaces and ribs, separating these structures from the underlying pleura. This fascial layer is the outermost membrane of the thoracic cavity. The endothoracic fascia contains variable amounts of fat.

This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org

Comparative anatomy in animals

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