Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- TENSOR FASCIA LATA - | |
ORIGIN: | Outer surface of anterior iliac crest between tubercle of the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine |
INSERTION: | Iliotibial tract (anterior surface of lateral condyle of tibia) |
ACTION: | Maintains knee extended (assists gluteus maximus) and abducts hip |
NERVE: | Superior gluteal nerve (L4, 5, S1) |