Connective tissue · Structure and relationships

Fascia

Explore the connective-tissue sheets, partitions and muscle envelopes that help organize the body and distribute mechanical load.

From a region to a relationship

Start with the anatomy, then explore the neighboring structures and movement demands. These pages provide a foundation for developing broad Myos patterns while keeping established anatomy separate from an interpretation of an individual person.

Explore the structures

Thoracolumbar fasciaBack · trunk and pelvis →Plantar aponeurosisFoot · arch and toe mechanics →Iliotibial tractLateral thigh · hip and knee →Palmar aponeurosisHand · grip and skin anchoring →Abdominal aponeuroses & linea albaAbdomen · abdominal wall →Gluteal fasciaPelvis · gluteal region →Deep fascia of the lower legLower leg · compartments →Intermuscular septaLimbs · partitions and attachments →Muscle connective-tissue layersEpimysium · perimysium · endomysium →

One network, different structures

Deep fascia surrounds and separates muscle groups. Aponeuroses are broad, sheet-like tendons. Septa extend between compartments. Epimysium, perimysium and endomysium organize muscle at progressively smaller scales. They are related connective tissues, but their names and roles are not interchangeable.

Explore the wider picture

Connective-tissue continuity supports force transmission alongside muscle activity, joint mechanics and nervous-system control. Compare tasks, positions and load demands to develop a richer picture of how a region participates.

The diagrams show simplified relationships between structures.