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Fascia lata tensioner
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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The broad fascia strain (m.tensor fasciae latae) begins on the superior anterior iliac spine and the adjacent part of the iliac crest. The muscle is located between the surface and deep plates of the broad fascia. At the level of the border between the upper and middle thirds of the thigh, the muscle passes into the iliac-tibial tract of the broad fascia (tractus iliotibialis), which extends downward and attaches to the lateral condyle of the tibia.
Function of the tensor of the wide fascia: stretches the wide fascia (iliac-tibial tract), helps strengthen the knee joint in the extended position; bends the hip.
Innervation of the fascia of the wide fascia: the superior gluteal nerve (LIV-SI).
Blood supply to the tensor of the broad fascia: superior gluteal artery, lateral artery, enveloping the femur.
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