tensor fascia lata muscle
| MUSCLE | tensor fascia lata |
|---|---|
| Alias | TFL, tensor fasciae latae |
| ACTION | Hip:
|
| Origin | Anterior part of iliac crest, and adjacent gluteal surface;
Anterior superior iliac spine ASIS; |
| Insertion | Lateral condyle of the tibia via the iliotibial band (ITB) |
| Innervation | Superior gluteal nerve |
| Nerve Root | L4–S1 |
| Artery | primarily lateral circumflex femoral artery, superior gluteal artery |
External links
- Tensor fasciae latae muscle, Wikipedia, at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_fasciae_latae_muscle
References
- ↑ Martini, F.H., Nath, J.L., & Bartholomew, E.F. (2015). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth Edition, CA: Pearson.
- ↑ Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2017), Principles of ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, 15th Edition. NJ: Wiley.
- ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/
- ↑ Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org/
