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Tensor Fasciae Latae

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The tensor fasciae latae is a hip abductor muscle located at the upper outer region of the thigh, the hip.

Tensor fasciae latae is responsible for the abduction of the hip, hip flexion, and lateral adduction. Exercises that recruit the tensor fasciae latae can be viewed in the exercise section to the right.

Information

Heads To The Muscle

Other Names For The Muscle

  • Top of outer leg
  • Hip
  • Tensor Fasciae Femoris
  • Tensor Fasciae Lata
  • Abductor

Gym Slang/terms

  • Wheels
  • Hip
  • Abductor

Exercises

  • Standing Cable Hip Abduction (N.B not shown)