Compartment (anatomy)
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In anatomy
, a compartment is a space, mostly bounded by fascia
(Fascial compartment
), and sometimes also bone profoundly (as e.g. the brachial fascia
). It is distinguished from pharmacokinetic compartment, which is a defined volume of body fluids.
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
, a compartment is a space, mostly bounded by fascia
Fascia
A fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue that permeates the human body. A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding those structures together in much the same manner as plastic wrap can be used to hold the contents of sandwiches...
(Fascial compartment
Fascial compartment
On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb.If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple sections...
), and sometimes also bone profoundly (as e.g. the brachial fascia
Brachial fascia
The brachial Fascia is continuous with that covering the Deltoideus and the Pectoralis major, by means of which it is attached, above, to the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula; it forms a thin, loose, membranous sheath for the muscles of the arm, and sends septa between them; it is...
). It is distinguished from pharmacokinetic compartment, which is a defined volume of body fluids.