fascia
die Faszie, die Faszien
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fascia
A sheath or layer made of connective tissue that surrounds and connects muscles, organs, or other body structures.
Die Faszie um den Muskel war durch die Verletzung gereizt.
The fascia around the muscle was irritated by the injury.
fascia
A horizontal, band-shaped strip used as an architectural design element, for example on a façade or entablature.
Die schlichte Fassade wird durch eine breite Faszie gegliedert.
The simple façade is structured by a broad fascia.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Faszien |
| genitive | der Faszie |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Faszie | die Faszien |
| accusative | die Faszie | die Faszien |
| dative | der Faszie | den Faszien |
| genitive | der Faszie | der Faszien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In a medical context, 'Faszie' (fascia) usually appears together with words such as 'Muskel' (muscle), 'Organ' (organ), or 'Gewebe' (tissue). In architectural texts, words such as 'Fassade' (façade), 'Gebälk' (entablature), or 'Gesims' (cornice) point to the architectural meaning.
Die Ärztin untersuchte die Faszie rund um das verletzte Knie.
The doctor examined the fascia around the injured knee.
Die Faszie an der Fassade hebt die waagerechte Gliederung des Gebäudes hervor.
The fascia on the façade emphasizes the horizontal structure of the building.
In medical and physiotherapy texts, you will often find expressions such as 'eine Faszie behandeln' (to treat a fascia), 'eine Faszie lösen' (to release a fascia), and 'eine verklebte Faszie' (an adhered fascia).
Die Physiotherapeutin behandelte die verspannte Faszie vorsichtig.
The physiotherapist carefully treated the tense fascia.
The architectural meaning is mainly used in technical descriptions of façades and classical architectural forms. In this context, the fascia is often described as a horizontal design element.
Die breite Faszie unter dem Dachgesims betont die horizontale Linie des Hauses.
The broad fascia beneath the cornice emphasizes the horizontal line of the house.
