Fascia lata

Question 1

True or false?

The fascia lata is a superficial fascia of the thigh!

Answer 1

False, it is a deep fascia of the thigh.

Question 2

True or false?

The fascia lata is inferiorly discontinuous with the deep fascia of the leg.

Answer 2

False, they are continuous

Question 3

What is the thickening of the … aspect of the fascia lata called?

Answer 3

Lateral, it is called iliotibial tract.

Question 4

What is the span of the iliotibial tract?

Answer 4

The iliac tubercle above and the bony attachment of the knee below.

Question 5

What are the divisions of the iliotibial tract?

Answer 5

Posterior to protect the tensor fasciae latae and anterior to protect gluteus maximus.

Question 6

True or false

The attachment of the fasciae latae and gluteus maximus aspect of the iliotibial tract enables the leg to stay in flexion during knee joint extension.

Answer 6

False, it stays in extension.

Question 7

To what aspect of the fascia lata does the tensor fascia lata attach to?

Answer 7

Its superior and anterior aspect.

Question 8

To what aspect of the fascia lata does the gluteus maximus attach to?

Answer 8

To its posterior aspect.

Question 9

What is a prominent feature of the fascia lata that allows a certain vessel to pass through?

Answer 9

The saphenous opening (as its name suggests) allows for the greater saphenous vein to pass through.