Medical Definition of Tensor fasciae latae

1. Origin, anterior superior spine and adjacent lateral surface of the ilium; insertion, iliotibial band of fascia lata; action, tenses fascia lata; flexes, abducts and medially rotates thigh; nerve supply, superior gluteal. Synonym: musculus tensor fasciae latae, musculus tensor fasciae femoris, tensor muscle of fascia lata. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tensor Fasciae Latae

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tensionless
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tensometers
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tensons
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tensor fascia lata
tensor fasciae latae (current term)
tensor muscle of fascia lata
tensor muscle of soft palate
tensor muscle of tympanic membrane
tensor tarsi muscle
tensor tympani
tensor veli palati muscle
tensored
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tensorially
tensoring
tensors
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tensynovitis
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