| Tensor fasciae latae | |
|---|---|
 The tensor fasciae latae and nearby muscles | |
| Details | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛnsər ˈfæʃii ˈleɪti/ |
| Origin | Iliac crest |
| Insertion | Iliotibial tract (via greater trochanter) |
| Artery | Primarily lateral circumflex femoral artery, superior gluteal artery |
| Nerve | Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1) |
| Actions | Hip - flexion, medial rotation, abduction, knee - lateral rotation, torso - stabilization |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus tensor fasciae latae |
| TA98 | A04.7.02.010 |
| TA2 | 2602 |
| FMA | 22423 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
The tensor fasciae latae (or tensor fasciæ latæ or, formerly, tensor vaginae femoris) is a muscle of the thigh. Together with the gluteus maximus, it acts on and is continuous with the iliotibial band, which attaches to the tibia. The muscle assists in keeping the balance of the pelvis while standing, walking, or running.