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A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
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fascia (pl. fasciae.) 1. One of two or three
bands on a Classical
architrave, each projecting slightly beyond the one below, often separated by enriched mouldings.
2. Any band or belt with a plain vertical
face, such as a fascia-board at
eaves-level.
3. Deep board over a shop-front on which lettering is placed.
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Transversalis, Endoabdominal, Endothoracic Fascia: Who's Who?
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 1/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Anatomica of 1998, the fasciae of the trunk are...visceral. Parietal fascia is defined as the...distinct investing fasciae are found on them...thorax extraserosal fascia does not exist...1998),1 the fasciae of the trunk are...and visceral. Fascia parietalis is defined...
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Fascia: A Pragmatic Overview for Surgeons
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 5/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...tissue have also been nominated as fasciae (Camper's and Scarpa's fasciae in the anterior abdominal wall and Colles' fascia in the penis and perineum, for...structures are no longer considered as fasciae at all by the international anatomical...
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Temporalis Fascia and Cartilage-Perichondrium Composite Shield Grafts for Reconstruction of the Tympanic Membrane
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 8/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...membrane reconstruction with temporalis fascia and cartilage shield grafting. Methods...tragal cartilage and 66 with temporalis fascia. Fourteen patients in the cartilage group and 9 patients in the temporalis fascia group also had mastoidectomy. The...
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Prostatic fascia and recovery of sexual function after radical prostatectomy: Is it a "Veil of Aphrodite" or "Veil of mystery"!(Evidence based Urology)(Report)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Urology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...fascia fuses with the levator fascia, which covers the pelvic musculature...to form the lateral pelvic fascia (LPF) [Figure 1].[sup...lateral and anterior pelvic fasciae are reflected off the prostate...displaced medial part of levator fascia comprising the most superficial...
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Does Fascia Iliaca Block Result in Obturator Block?/Reply to Dr. Weller
Magazine article from: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; 9/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...demonstrating the superiority of ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block to a "double-pop" technique...although the line drawing depicting the fascia iliaca (figure IB) accurately shows this fascia investing the iliacus muscle and overlying...
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Processing of fascia for vocal fold injection: A study in vitro and in paralyzed canine vocal folds
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 8/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...the simplest and safest method to mince fascia for autologous vocal fold injection...performed an in vitro study applying porcine fascia and a prospective study using a canine...were tested in the laboratory for mincing fascia. The ease of handling of tissue on each...
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Ultrasound Guided Fascia Iliaca Block: A Comparison With the Loss of Resistance Technique
Magazine article from: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; 11/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...this study was to compare the efficacy of fascia iliaca block, performed by loss of resistance...surgery were randomly assigned to undergo fascia iliaca compartment block by either loss...ultrasound (P = .001). Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block resulted in a statistically...
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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COVERINGS PROTECT BOTH SOFFITS AND FASCIAS.(Home)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 10/18/1992; 700+ words
; ...technically called the soffits and fascia, can be among the most difficult parts of a house to maintain. The fascia, a band around the edge of the roof...those areas is to install soffit and fascia coverings made of low-maintenance...
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SuturTek Launches 360(degree) Fascia Closure Device(TM), the First and Only Device Solution to Aid in the Prevention of Suture Needlestick Injuries.
Business Wire; 10/17/2005; 700+ words
; ...Safety, Speed, and Ease-of-Use in Fascia Closure While Protecting Health Care Staff...launch of the SuturTek 360(degree) Fascia Closure Device(TM) at the American...needlestick injuries, the 360(degree) Fascia Closure Device(TM) has been cleared...
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 "Hull Daily Mail (UK)")
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Good to be home with Humber fascias ; After returning home to the riverside village of Paull, family-run fascia fitting company Humber Fascias and Windows Limited is enjoying great success.
Newspaper article from: Hull Daily Mail (UK); 4/19/2008; 700+ words
; ...Paull, family- run fascia fitting company Humber Fascias and Windows Limited...You can see the fascias we have fitted because...noticed. "A good fascia goes a long way...help." Humber Fascias employs 12 fully-qualified fascia and window fitters...
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fascia
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
fascia , fibrous tissue network located between the...the underlying structure of muscle and bone. Fascia is composed of two layers, a superficial layer and a deep layer. Superficial fascia is attached to the skin and is composed of connective...
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Heel Spurs
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
...cases of inflammation to the structure called plantar fascia . The plantar fascia is a fibrous band of connective tissue on the sole...forward toward the toes. A painful tear in the plantar fascia between the toes and heel can produce a heel spur...
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Fasciotomy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...is a surgical procedure that cuts away the fascia to relieve tension or pressure. Purpose The fascia is thin connective tissue covering, or separating...different from ligaments and tendons. The fascia can be injured either through constant strain...
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Cystocele Repair
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...due to a defect in the pubocervical fascia (fibrous tissue that separates the bladder and vagina). The pubocervical fascia is also attached on each side to tough...skin and the defect in the underlying fascia is identified. The vaginal skin is...
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Colporrhaphy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...caused by a defect in the pubocervical fascia (fibrous tissue that separates the bladder...caused by a defect in the rectovaginal fascia (fibrous tissue that separates the rectum...skin and the defect in the underlying fascia is identified. The vaginal skin is separated...
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