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What does the tensor fasciae latae do?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Thigh muscle: This is one of the muscles of the thigh and helps with walking, running, etc. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_fasciae_latae_muscle

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Answered 11/27/2017

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