Anatomy

Fascia Lata

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Fascia Latas
  • Lata, Fascia
  • Latas, Fascia

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(72); was see under FASCIA 1972-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Fascia (1966-1971)
  • Thigh (1966-1971)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A02w.340w.424w
  2. A10w.165w.425w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fascia Lata. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005206. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005206
  2. Fascia Lata. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia_lata
  3. Fascia Lata. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1397347