See Also: tensor fasciae latae(medicine)
musculus tensor fasciae latae(medicine)
musculus tensor fasciae femoris(medicine)
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tensor fasciae latae (medicine)


tensor fasciae latae
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, anterior superior spine and adjacent lateral surface of the ilium; insertion, iliotibial band of fascia lata; action, tenses fascia lata; flexes, abducts and medially rotates thigh; nerve supply, superior gluteal.

Synonym: musculus tensor fasciae latae, musculus tensor fasciae femoris, tensor muscle of fascia lata.