The superficial fascia in the gluteal region is laden with fat, especially in females. It becomes tough and elastic over the tuberosity of the ischium. On the rest of the limb it is the same as on the other parts of the body.

The deep fascia is attached to the crest of the ilium, the sacrum, and coccyx, and is continuous into the back of the thigh, where it becomes very thin. On the thigh it is called fascia lata. On the front of the thigh it is attached to the bones of the pelvis and to Poupart's ligament ; it forms a firm investment to the limb, strongest on the outer side where the tensor fascia femoris muscle and a portion of the gluteus maximus are inserted into it. On the inner side it is thin. Besides investing the limb, the fascia lata forms sheaths to the muscles and partitions or septa between the various groups.

On the leg the deep fascia is thick at the upper part in front, and thick at the upper part at the back. At the ankle it forms, thickened bands, which are the annular ligaments which hold, the tendons in position.

The superficial and deep fascia of the sole of the toot are both very thick.