fascia

/ˈfæʃə/

/ˈfeɪʃə/

Other forms: fasciae; fascias

Definitions of fascia

1. noun

   instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
   synonyms: dashboard

   type of:

   board, control board, control panel, instrument panel, panel

   electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
2. noun

   a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
   synonyms: facia

   types:

   aponeurosis

   any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons

   type of:

   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