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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Fascia Lata
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Fascia Lata
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Fascia Lata
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Synonyms English:
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Fascia Latas
Lata, Fascia
Latas, Fascia
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Tree Number:
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A02.340.424
A10.165.425.500
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Definition English:
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CONNECTIVE TISSUE of the anterior compartment of the THIGH that has its origins on the anterior aspect of the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine, and its insertion point on the iliotibial tract. It plays a role in medial rotation of the THIGH, steadying the trunk, and in KNEE extension. |
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History Note English:
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91(72); was see under FASCIA 1972-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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5310
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Unique Identifier:
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D005206
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