Updated: 10/19/2017

Tensor fascia lata

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Origin Anterior superior iliac spine, outer lip of anterior iliac crest and fascia lata
Insertion Iliotibial band
Action Helps stabilize and steady the hip and knee joints by putting tension on the iliotibial band of fascia
Innervation Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1) (L4, L5, S1)
Arterial Supply Superior gluteal and lateral circumflex femoral artery
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Relevant Conditions Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Avulsion topic

 
 

 

 

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