Acta Anatomica Sinica ›› 2022, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (2): 238-241.doi: 10.16098/j.issn.0529-1356.2022.02.014

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Anatomical continuity between the iliotibial tract and the fibular myofascial fascia

ZHANG Zhen-hua1  PENG Shi-qin2 XIA Dan-hao2 WANG Yong-kui1 CAI Xing-chen2  XU Gao-lei1,3*   

  1. 1.Department of Anatomy, Basic Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou  450052, China; 2.Clinical Medicine College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou  450052, China; 3. Pain Management, Zhengzhou University Hospital, Zhengzhou  450052, China
  • Received:2020-06-24 Revised:2020-11-02 Online:2022-04-06 Published:2022-04-06
  • Contact: XU Gao-lei E-mail:xumoze1986@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To provide evidence for the presence of the lower body fascia chain.   Methods Totally 20 cases of Chinese adult femur were selected, and the anatomy was performed to observe the continuity on fascia between periosteal fascia and iliotibial tract (ITT). Judging the generic character and the degree of continuity of them. If there was a significant anatomical continuity between them, the tensile strength of the structure is tested by applying a certain tension to both.   Results First, an indirect link between the iliotibial tract and the fibular myofascial fascia was found: in all anatomical lower extremity specimens, the iliotibial bundle (ITT) was structurally connected to the fascial fascia, which was almost inseparable from the fibular fascia. Second, the application of tension to the iliotibial tract (ITT) could cause local movement between the fascia of the calf and the periosteal fascia.  Conclusion Iliotibial tract and fibular long muscle fascia are connected firmly. The stability of the connection suggests that it may play a role in the conduction of a certain tension.

Key words: Myofascial chain, Fascia, Connectivity, Anatomical meusurement, Human

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