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The Tensor fascia latae is a fusiform muscle enclosed between two layers of [[fascia]] lata with a length of 15cm approximately and overlying the gluteus minimus and some part of the gluteus medius. It's myotomes is fourth lumbar nerve root (L4) | |||
= Anatomy = | = Anatomy = | ||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
TFL originates from anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior part of iliac crest | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
TFL together with the gluteus maximus joins to form the Iliotibial tract, which attaches to lateral condyle of tibia | |||
=== Nerve supply === | === Nerve supply === | ||
The Tensor fasciae latae is innervated by superior gluteal nerve, originating from lumbar nerve 4, 5, and first sacral nerve(L4-S1) roots. It also innervates [[Gluteus Minimus|gluteus minimus]] and [[Gluteus Medius|medius]] muscles before terminating with innervation of tensor fasciae latae muscle | |||
=== Blood Supply === | === Blood Supply === | ||
lateral circumflex femoral artery | |||
= Function = | = Function = | ||
TFL is prime mover in hip medial rotation and | |||
It serves as an accessory muscle in abduction and flexion of the hip | |||
Together with gluteus maximus and the illiotibal band, it stabilizes the hip joint by holding the head of the femur in the acetabulum | |||
The tensor of fasciae latae, together with the gluteus maximus contributes in stability of the knee during extension and also in partial flexion | |||
As part of the iliotibial tract it aids lateral rotation of the lower leg. | |||
= Assessment = | = Assessment = | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Tensor fascia latae is a fusiform muscle enclosed between two layers of fascia lata with a length of 15cm approximately and overlying the gluteus minimus and some part of the gluteus medius. It's myotomes is fourth lumbar nerve root (L4)
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
TFL originates from anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior part of iliac crest
Insertion[edit | edit source]
TFL together with the gluteus maximus joins to form the Iliotibial tract, which attaches to lateral condyle of tibia
Nerve supply[edit | edit source]
The Tensor fasciae latae is innervated by superior gluteal nerve, originating from lumbar nerve 4, 5, and first sacral nerve(L4-S1) roots. It also innervates gluteus minimus and medius muscles before terminating with innervation of tensor fasciae latae muscle
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
lateral circumflex femoral artery
Function[edit | edit source]
TFL is prime mover in hip medial rotation and
It serves as an accessory muscle in abduction and flexion of the hip
Together with gluteus maximus and the illiotibal band, it stabilizes the hip joint by holding the head of the femur in the acetabulum
The tensor of fasciae latae, together with the gluteus maximus contributes in stability of the knee during extension and also in partial flexion
As part of the iliotibial tract it aids lateral rotation of the lower leg.
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