dictionary help| musculus tensor fasciae latae --> tensor fasciae latae | medical dictionary |
<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.
Synonyms: musculus tensor fasciae latae, musculus tensor fasciae femoris, tensor muscle of fascia lata.
(05 Mar 2000)
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