Tensor fasciae latae muscle
Muscle of the thigh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The tensor fasciae latae (or tensor fasciæ latæ or, formerly, tensor vaginae femoris) is a muscle of the thigh. Together with the gluteus maximus, it acts on the iliotibial band and is continuous with the iliotibial tract, which attaches to the tibia. The muscle assists in keeping the balance of the pelvis while standing, walking, or running.
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Pronunciation | /ˈtɛnsər ˈfæʃii ˈleɪti/ |
Origin | Iliac crest |
Insertion | Iliotibial tract (via greater trochanter) |
Artery | Primarily lateral circumflex femoral artery, superior gluteal artery |
Nerve | Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1) |
Actions | Hip - flexion, medial rotation, abduction, knee - lateral rotation, torso - stabilization |
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Latin | musculus tensor fasciae latae |
TA98 | A04.7.02.010 |
TA2 | 2602 |
FMA | 22423 |
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