Lower Extremity Muscles

Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) – Functional AnatomyTensor Fascia Lata (TFL) – Functional Anatomy

Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) – Functional Anatomy

Brief Overview The Tensor fascia lata is a small fusiform muscle that, with some variance, tapers at the ends. Origin…

4 years ago

Iliotibial Tract and Fascia Lata – Functional Anatomy

Fascia Lata Fascia Lata The fascia lata is the deep fascia that wraps the outer thigh. This thick fascial envelope…

4 years ago

Gluteus Minimus – Functional Anatomy

Here, you will find an overview of the anatomy of the gluteus minimus muscle and links to related posts. It…

4 years ago

Pelvic Ligaments – Functional Anatomy

Here, I explore the anatomy of the pelvic ligaments, their structure, attachments, and how they mature through the decades of…

4 years ago

Iliacus – Functional Anatomy

Overview The anatomy of the iliacus is the simplest of the hip flexors. Origin Iliac fossa of the ilium Insertion…

6 years ago

Psoas Major – Functional Anatomy

Here you will find the anatomy of the psoas major. It fits into a larger group of muscles, the iliopsoas…

6 years ago