Tensor fasciae latae muscle

Tensor fasciae latae
The tensor fasciae latae and nearby muscles
Details
Pronunciation/ˈtɛnsər ˈfæʃii ˈlti/
OriginIliac crest
InsertionIliotibial tract (via greater trochanter)
ArteryPrimarily lateral circumflex femoral artery, superior gluteal artery
NerveSuperior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
ActionsHip - flexion, medial rotation, abduction, knee - lateral rotation, torso - stabilization
Identifiers
Latinmusculus tensor fasciae latae
TA98A04.7.02.010
TA22602
FMA22423
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.