Question: a thin sheet of fibrous connective tissue that holds down and stabilizes structures is called
Answer: A fascia ( / ˈfæʃ ( i ) ə / ; plural fasciae / ˈfæʃii / ; adjective fascial ; from Latin : `` band '' ) is a band or sheet of connective tissue , primarily collagen , beneath the skin that attaches , stabilizes , encloses , and separates muscles and other internal organs .