Site specificity of mechanical and structural properties of human fascia lata and their gender differences: a cadaveric study

In this study, we investigated the morphological and elastic properties of the human fascia lata taken from four (anterior, medial, lateral, and posterior) sites on the thigh of 17 legs of 12 cadavers (6 males and 6 females, 75-92 years). The thickness of the fascia lata was determine d with a caliper. The interwoven collagen fiber’s directions were measured and classified into longitudinal, transverse, and diagonal in two opposing directions, relative to the thigh.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research