TENSOR FASCIA LATAE

Tensor Fascia Latae muscle

Origin of Tensor Fascia Latae

Iliac crest.

Insertion of Tensor Fascia Latae

Iliotibial tract.

Muscle Action/Function of Tensor Fascia Latae

Hip - flexion, medial rotation, abduction knee - lateral rotation, Torso - stabilization.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Tensor Fascia Latae

Primarily lateral circumflex femoral artery, superior gluteal artery.

Tensor Fascia Latae Video

Tensor Fasciae Latae muscle

Hip Flexion

Aids in hip flexion in the beginning of the movement.

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