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Muscle
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Name
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Tensor Fasciae Latae
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Subdivision
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Muscle Anatomy
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Origin
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Anterior part of external lip of iliac crest, outer surface of anterior superior iliac spine and deep surface of fascia lata. | |
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Insertion
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Into iliotibial tract of fascia lata at junction
of proximal and middle thirds of the thigh
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Function
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Adduction, medial rotation and flexion of the hip,
tenses the fascia lata and may assist in knee extension.
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Recommended sensor placement procedure
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Starting posture
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Lying on the side on a table.
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Electrode size
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Maximum size in the direction of the muscle fibres:
10 mm.
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Electrode distance
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20 mm.
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Electrode placement
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- location
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On the line from the anterior spina iliaca superior
to the lateral femoral condyle in the proximal 1/6.
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- orientation
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In the direction of the line from the anterior spina
iliaca superior to the lateral femoral condyle.
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- fixation on the skin
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(Double sided) tape / rings or elastic band.
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- reference electrode
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On / around the wrist.
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| Clinical test | Lift and abduct the leg against manual resistance. | |
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