Description
The endoabdominal fascia, also known as the parietal or deep investing abdominal fascia, is a fascia located deep to the abdominal muscles, thus lining the abdominal cavity. It is separated from the parietal peritoneum by extraperitoneal fat. The endoabdominal fascia includes the:
—transversalis fascia;
—iliopsoas fascia;
—and diaphragmatic fascia.
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Fascia
A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves.
