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Meaning of tensor fasciae latae | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˈtɛn.sɚ ˌfæʃ.iˌi ˈleɪ.ti/

Definitions

A muscle that arises especially from the anterior part of the iliac crest and from the anterior superior iliac spine, is inserted into the iliotibial band of the fascia lata about one third of the way down the thigh, and acts to flex and abduct the thigh.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

tensor product tensor tympani tensor veli palatini tensoreceptor Tensorial tensorization

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