tensor fasciae latae muscle

The tensor fasciae latae muscle is the most anterior of the superficial group of muscles in the gluteal region and overlies the gluteus minimus and the anterior part of the gluteus medius.

Summary

• origin: lateral aspect of crest of ilium between anterior superior iliac spine and tubercle of crest of ilium
• insertion: iliotibial tract of fascia lata
• action: stabilizes the knee in extension
• arterial supply
  • lateral circumflex femoral artery
  • superior gluteal artery
• innervation: superior gluteal nerve

Related pathology

• tensor fasciae latae tendinopathy
• denervation muscle atrophy

Siehe auch:

• Nervus gluteus superior

und weiter:

• Spina iliaca anterior superior
• Fascia lata
• Hüftmuskulatur