left iliotibial tract
LigamentsLower limbLeftFMA58777
Nomenclature
left iliotibial tract
tractus iliotibialis (Latin)
tratto ileotibiale sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Longitudinal thickening of the fascia lata on the lateral aspect of the thigh.
Functionentry
Stabilises the knee in the frontal plane; transmits the pull of gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae.
Originentry
Iliac tubercle of the iliac crest, through the fascia lata.
Insertionentry
Lateral tubercle of the tibia (Gerdy's tubercle).
Blood supplyentry
Lateral circumflex femoral artery.
Clinical notes
Site of iliotibial band syndrome in runners.
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