Iliotibial tract
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iliotibial-tract-276-15209421
title:
Iliotibial tract
text:
The iliotibial tract or iliotibial band is a longitudinal fibrous reinforcement of the fascia lata. The action of the muscles associated with the ITB flex, extend, abduct, and laterally and medially rotate the hip. The ITB contributes to lateral knee stabilization. During knee extension the ITB moves anterior to the lateral condyle of the femur, while ~30 degrees knee flexion, the ITB moves posterior to the lateral condyle. However, it has been suggested that this is only an illusion due to the
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description:
Longitudinal fibrous reinforcement of the fascia lata
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_tract
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date modified:
2024-01-01T13:32:10Z
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