ANATOMY
PELVIS
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Hip Flexor
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Hip Extensor
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Hip ABductor
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Hip ADDuctor
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tensor fasciae latae is a fusiform muscle located in the lateral aspect of the thigh. It belongs to the muscles of the gluteal region, along with the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sartorius flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the thigh at the hip joint. It also aids in the flexion of the knee joint and the medial rotation of the leg in this position. The sartorius is a long band-like muscle that runs lateral to medial, crossing the anterior aspect of the thigh.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tensor fascia latae (TFL) is a hip muscle that is well known to rehabilitation therapists and allied health practitioners. It is a muscle that may play a role in pain and dysfunction in the lower limb, pelvis and spine.