Tensor fasciae latae muscle
Musculus tensor fasciae latae
- Synonym: Tensor muscle of fascia lata
Definition
Origin: Proximally to the tuber coxae and from the aponeurosis of the gluteus medius.
Insertion: Over the biceps femoris to the patella.
Action: Tension of the fascia lata and thus tension of the hip joint; extension of the stifle joint.
Nerve: Gluteus cranialis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
