Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Tensor Fascia Latae.
Structure.
- Origin: outer surface of the iliac crest just posterior to the anterior-superior iliac spine of pelvis.
- Insertion: proximal 1/3 of the iliotibial band.
Function.
- Concentric action: accelerates hip flexion, abduction, and internal/medial rotation.
- Reverse mover action: anterior tilt pelvis; ipsilateral depression of pelvis; ipsilateral rotation of pelvis.
- Eccentric action: decelerates hip adduction, extension, and external rotation.
- Isometric action: stabilization of lumbo-pelvic hip complex.
- Innervation: superior gluteal nerve.
- Arterial supply: superior gluteal artery; deep femoral artery.
Clinical Significance.
More.
- https://www.anatomynext.com/tensor-fasciae-latae/
- https://rad.washington.edu/muscle-atlas/tensor-fascia-lata/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gXjOyu-hg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77CdIfmNmM4
Tensor fascia latae. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.
References
Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.
Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.
Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.
