A comparative multi-site and whole-body assessment of fascia in the horse and dog: a detailed histological investigation.

In conclusion, gross dissection and histology have revealed species variations that are related to the absence or presence of the superficial adipose tissue, the retinacula cutis superficialis, the localization and amount of elastic fibers, as well as the ability to slide and glide between the different layers. Further research is now needed to understand in more detail whether these differences have an influence on the biomechanics, movements and proprioception of these animals. PMID: 31402460 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Anatomy - Category: Anatomy Authors: Tags: J Anat Source Type: research