tensor fasciae latae

tensor fas·ci·ae la·tae

noun \-ˈfash-ē-ē-ˈlā-tē\

Definition of TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE

: a muscle that arises especially from the anterior part of the iliac crest and from the anterior superior iliac spine, is inserted into the iliotibial band of the fascia lata about one third of the way down the thigh, and acts to flex and abduct the thigh

Variants of TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE

tensor fas·ci·ae la·tae or tensor fas·cia la·ta \-ˈfash-ē-ə-ˈlā-tə\

Illustration of TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE