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Caterina Fede discusses the microanatomy of fascia and its structural differences.

Meet the Researchers! Rachelle and Nicole launch a new series of conversations with fascia researchers from around the globe. Our first guest is Caterina Fede from the University of Padua, Italy. Caterina's work focuses on the microanatomy of fascia — the cells, gels, and fibers that determine what fascia is made of and how it's organized. In this conversation, she walks us through the layered architecture that connects the skin to muscle and explains how superficial fascia differs structurally and functionally from deep fascia. If you've ever thought of fat as just the layer you pass through to get somewhere deeper, this conversation might leave you with a whole new perspective. Resources: LAB COURSE: Journey into the MATRIX www.anatomyscapes.com/MATRIX for more information about "Journey Into the MATRIX: the Fascial System" dissection lab workshop. LAB COURSE: Dissection Lab Intensive ​​ https://www.anatomyscapes.com/ DLI for more information about the "Dissection Lab Intensive" lab workshop. Check out the Anatomy for Touch column in the Massage & Bodywork magazine at https://www.abmp.com/massage-and-bodywork-magazine/anatomy Find out more about AnatomySCAPES! Connect with us…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rachelle Clauson, Nicole Trombley

Guest: Caterina Fede

Topics covered

• fascia research
• microanatomy
• superficial fascia
• deep fascia
• anatomy education

Keywords

• fascia
• microanatomy
• superficial fascia
• deep fascia
• anatomy education
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Padua, AnatomySCAPES, Massage & Bodywork

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