right tensor fasciae latae
In 3 atlases
Definition
muscle of the thigh
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Relations
- Origin
- anterior superior iliac spine, outer lip of iliac crest
- Insertion
- right iliotibial tract
- Action
- abducting of the hip joint, medially rotating the hip joint, extension of the knee joint
- Innervation
- right superior gluteal nerve
The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.
Neighbouring structures
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Identifiers
- FMA
- 22425
- Wikidata
- Q66514484