Concept information
Preferred term
Fascia Lata
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Scope note
- CONNECTIVE TISSUE of the anterior compartment of the THIGH that has its origins on the anterior aspect of the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine, and its insertion point on the iliotibial tract. It plays a role in medial rotation of the THIGH, steadying the trunk, and in KNEE extension.
History note
- 91(72); was see under FASCIA 1972-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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fascia lata
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005206
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