Brief Overview The Tensor fascia lata is a small, fusiform muscle that, with some variation, tapers at its ends. Origin – the anterior lip of the crest of the ilium Insertion – lateral condyle of the tibia via the IT band Function – stabilizes the hip and knee, weak hip flexor and medial rotator Detailed […]
Fascia Lata The fascia lata is the deep fascia that wraps the outer thigh. This thick fascial envelope attaches superiorly to the crest of the Ilium and inguinal ligament. The fascia continues onto the pubic rami, ischial tuberosity, sacrotuberous ligament, coccyx, and sacrum. Distally, it thickens as it attaches to the proximal tibia. Septa extend
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Here, you will find an overview of the anatomy of the gluteus minimus muscle and links to related posts. It has two distinct heads. Origin Insertion Function It has a strong relationship with adductors in stabilizing the pelvis’s lateral motion, rotation, and elevation. Innervation Piriformis and gluteus maximus trap the os coxae between the femur
Here, I explore the anatomy of the pelvic ligaments, their structure, attachments, and how they mature through the decades of a person’s life. Overview These pelvic ligaments bind the ox coxae of the lower extremity to the axial skeleton. They consist of: Progression of Fusion A complex fascial structure wraps the major bony structures of
Overview The anatomy of the iliacus is the simplest of the hip flexors. Origin Insertion Function Innervation Iliacus is the most direct and straightforward hip flexor connecting the coxal bone to the femur as it passes over the hip joint. It is part of the iliopsoas complex or deep abdominals. It is a flat triangular
Here you will find the anatomy of the psoas major. It fits into a larger group of muscles, the iliopsoas complex. There is a grid of related posts at the end of this post. Overview The anatomy of psoas major is complex, and its functions are fodder for endless bodywork discussions. Origin Psoas major originates
