Tensor Fasciae Latae

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Other Names Hip Hip Abductor/Flexor Tensor Fasciae Femoris Heads Tensor Fasciae Latae Movement Hip Flexion Abduction Internal Rotation Transverse Adduction Attachments Origin Ilium Iliac Spine (Anterior Superior) Insertion Tibia Lateral Condyle Iliotibial Tract (Lateral Thigh) Related Muscles Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Iliopsoas Pectineus Sartorius Rectus Femoris Comments Tends to internally rotate hip during flexion. See iliotibia tract tightness.