Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 225-230 , July 2008

Histological study of the deep fasciae of the limbs

  • Carla Stecco, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of Padova, Via A Gabelli 65, 35127 Padova, Italy
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  • Andrea Porzionato, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of Padova, Via A Gabelli 65, 35127 Padova, Italy
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  • Luca Lancerotto, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of Padova, Via A Gabelli 65, 35127 Padova, Italy
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  • Antonio Stecco, MD

      Affiliations

    • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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  • Veronica Macchi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of Padova, Via A Gabelli 65, 35127 Padova, Italy
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  • Julie Ann Day, PT

      Affiliations

    • Centro Socio Sanitario dei Colli, Physiotherapy, Azienda Ulss 16, Padova, Italy
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  • Raffaele De Caro, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of Padova, Via A Gabelli 65, 35127 Padova, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +39498272327; fax: +39498272319.

Received 31 March 2008 ,Revised 4 April 2008 ,Accepted 28 April 2008.

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PII: S1360-8592(08)00080-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.04.041

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 225-230 , July 2008

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