Muscular system
Tensor fasciae latae
- System
- Muscular system
- Regions
- Lower limb
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Superficial gluteal muscles
DescriptionUnreviewed
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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Muscle attachments
Origin
Parts
Names
- Latin
- Tensor fasciae latae
- English
- Tensor fasciae latae
- French
- Muscle tenseur du fascia lata
- Spanish
- Tensor de la fascia lata
- Portuguese
- Tensor da fáscia lata