CH 14 PART 3 TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE (TFL)
Isometric stabilization function of the TFL
Stabilizes the thigh and pelvis at the hip joint Stabilizes the knee joint
TFL (tensor fascia latae) attachments
anterior Superior iliac Spine (back side of the ilium from lateral view ANTERIOR) TO THE iliotibial band (band that runs laterally from the tibial bone)
reverse mover action of the TFL
anteriorly tilts the pelvis at the hip joints depresses the same-side pelvis at the hip joint
concentric mover actions of the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)
flexes the thigh at the hip joint (knees to hips) Abducts the thigh at the hip joint medially rotates the thigh at the hip joint
eccentric antagonist functions of the Tensor Fasciae Latae
restrains and slows thigh extension and pelvic tilt
Innovation nerve
the superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1