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fascia

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fas·ci·a  (fsh-)
n. pl. fas·ci·ae (fsh-, fsh-)
1. Anatomy A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.
2. A broad and distinct band of color.
3. also (fsh-) Architecture A flat horizontal band or member between moldings, especially in a classical entablature.
4. (fsh) Chiefly British The dashboard of a motor vehicle.

[Latin, band.]

fasci·al adj.

fascia, facia [ˈfeɪʃɪə]
n pl -ciae [-ʃɪˌiː]
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) the flat surface above a shop window
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect a flat band or surface, esp a part of an architrave or cornice
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant
5. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) Brit a less common name for dashboard [1]
[from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see fasces]
fascial , facial adj

fascia  (fsh-)
Plural fasciae (fsh-, fsh-)
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue. Fascia envelops, separates, or binds together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fasciafascia - a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
aponeurosis - any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
2.fascia - instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
control board, control panel, instrument panel, board, panel - electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
Translations
fascia [ˈfeɪʃə] (Brit) N
1. (on building) → faja f
2. (for mobile phone) → carcasa f
3. (Brit) (Aut) → tablero m
fascia [ˈfeɪʃə ˈfeɪʃiə] n
(on car dashboard)tableau m de bord
(for mobile phone)façade f
fascia
n (Brit Aut) → Armaturentafel f
fascia facia [ˈfeɪʃɪə] n (Aut) → cruscotto
fascia facia [ˈfeɪʃɪə] n (Aut) → cruscotto


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The Rio petite step lights are available in 5" or 7" round or square forms and feature several fascia designs and lamp options including LED.
Based on the 4x4 version of the Panda, the Monster features specially-designed roof bars, air intakes, front fascia with mesh grille inserts, and Monster-inspired front and rear lighting, while the interior features black leather and Alcantara upholstery.
You probably need more specific stretching for both the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia.
 
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