fascia

fas·cia (fas̸h′ē ə, fas̸h′ə; for 3, fā′shē ə, -s̸hə)

noun pl. -·ciae′----ē or -·cias

a flat strip; band; fillet
Brit.
1. an instrument panel or dashboard, as of an automobile
2. a board over a shop front, bearing the proprietor's name, etc.
Anat. a thin layer of connective tissue covering, supporting, or connecting the muscles or inner organs of the body
Archit. a flat, horizontal band, esp. one of two or three making up an architrave
Biol. a distinct band of color

Etymology: L, a band, sash

fas′·cial adjective

Converse of object

cause: Each time the foot hits the ground, the tension causes the fascia to pull at the heel.
have: It has a silver colored fascia with 3 buttons and a small speaker on the left of the display.

Adjective modifier

plantar: The plantar fascia is a fibrous support for the arch of the foot.
superficial: The site of insertion of the needle is shown passing through the membranous layer of the superficial fascia.
deep: A core of fatty tissue is also excised down to the underlying deep fascia.
front: The dual microphones are on the front fascia, along with the stereo speakers.
new: Since the new fascia and refit, weekly sales have almost doubled.
underlying: A core of fatty tissue is also excised down to the underlying deep fascia.

Modifies a noun

lata: This is in contrast to the femoral artery, which is only covered by the fascia lata alone.
latae: The stretch to the left is one of the best stretches for the tensor fasciae latae.
signage: The retention of the main fascia signage now benefits from deemed advertisement consent.
board: The usual method of gutter mounting is to use the fascia board usually used to finish the edge of the rafters.
sign: FASCIA SIGN A sign fixed above the display window at a shop or business premises.
panel: Whilst we talked, the final fascia panels were being attached to the kitchen units.

Noun used with modifier

tensor: Like all muscles, the tensor fascia lata has a band of connective tissue at each end which bind it to bone.
aluminum: This unit is housed in their beautiful new casework, complete with a stunningly machined aluminum front fascia.
replacement: They also stock licensed and unlicenced Nokia replacement fascia in many designs.
shop: Aside from the distinctive BP branding on the forecourt and Spar shop fascia, locally sourced products are proving a big hit with shoppers.
front: This unit is housed in their beautiful new casework, complete with a stunningly machined aluminum front fascia.
timber: If timber fascia boards are replaced with another material, such as UPVC, there can be compatibility problems.

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