Tensor Fasciae Latae

Other Names

• Hip
• Hip Abductor/Flexor
• Tensor Fasciae Femoris

Heads

• Tensor Fasciae Latae

Movement

Hip

• Flexion
• Abduction
• Internal Rotation

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 the hip during flexion. See iliotibia tract tightness.