Fascia adherens
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Fascia adherens | |
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Latin | Fascia adhaerens |
TH | H1.00.01.1.02014 |
FMA | 67410 |
Anatomical terminology |
In anatomy, fascia adherens are ribbon-like structures that stabilize non-epithelial tissue. They are similar in function and structure to the zonula adherens or adherens junction of epithelial cells. It is a broad intercellular junction in the transversal sections of an intercalated disc of cardiac muscle anchoring actin filaments. It helps to transmit contractile forces.[1]
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References[]
- ^ Histology" A Text and Atlas with Correlated Cell and Molecular Biology by Michael H. Ross and Mojciech Pawlina 5th edition
Categories:
- Cardiovascular system
- Fascia
- Cardiovascular system stubs
- Muscle stubs