Deep Fascia

Deep fascia is a continuous layer of dense connective tissue that surrounds, separates, and supports muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels throughout the body. Composed mainly of collagen fibers arranged to resist tension, it forms intermuscular planes and compartments while permitting controlled movement between adjacent structures. In biology and clinical research, studying deep fascia helps explain force transmission, tissue organization, fluid movement, and the spread of inflammation or injury. Its anatomy is also relevant to biomechanics, surgery, rehabilitation, and imaging, where fascial continuity can influence movement, pain, compartment pressure, and recovery following trauma.

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Deep Brain Stimulation with Simultaneous fMRI in Rodents

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2014

This protocol describes a standard method for simultaneous functional magnetic resonance imaging and deep brain stimulation in the rodent. The combined use of these experimental tools allows for the exploration of global downstream activity in response to electrical stimulation at virtually any brain target.

In vivo Imaging of Deep Cortical Layers using a Microprism

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2009

Right-angle microprisms inserted into the mouse neocortex allows for deep imaging of multiple cortical layers with a viewpoint typically found in slice. One-millimeter microprisms offer a wide field-of-view (~900 μm) and spatial resolutions sufficient to resolve dendritic spines. We demonstrate layer V neuronal imaging and neocortical vascular imaging using microprisms.

The Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Fascia Flap for Nerve Reconstruction in Rabbits

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2025

This protocol presents a step-by-step instruction for harvesting the superficial inferior epigastric artery fascia (SIEF) flap and wrapping it around the reconstructed peroneal nerve defect in rabbits. This surgical addition of vascularization to the tissue bed of nerve grafts is used to improve regeneration outcomes.

Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Leads to a Larger Intraabdominal Volume During Laparoscopy

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2013

This article presents a method for measuring the working abdominal volume during laproscopic myomectomy using the surgical grasper, and applies this technique to obtain pilot data on whether deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) can enable the use of lower insufflation pressure. Reduced insufflation pressure during laproscopic surgery has been shown to reduce post-operative pain, and thus the use of NMB during surgery may enable improved patient outcomes.

Deep-Tissue Imaging of a Zebrafish Brain Using a Three-Photon Fluorescence Microscope

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2025

Source: Hontani, Y., et al. Deep-Tissue Three-Photon Fluorescence Microscopy in Intact Mouse and Zebrafish Brain. J. Vis. Exp. (2022)This video demonstrates the setup and execution of three-photon imaging in an anesthetized zebrafish brain. The protocol enables deep-tissue visualization of fluorescently labeled neurons, revealing real-time neuronal activity and structures for neuroscience research applications.

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