Fascia lata

Last revised by Craig Hacking on 25 Aug 2021

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Citation:

Bell D, Hacking C, Fascia lata. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-64925

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-64925

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/64925?iframe=true

rID:

64925

Article created:

14 Dec 2018, Daniel J Bell ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was created Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.

Last revised:

25 Aug 2021, Craig Hacking ◉ ◈

Disclosures:

At the time the article was last revised Craig Hacking had no recorded disclosures.

Revisions:

2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Musculoskeletal

Sections:

Anatomy

The fascia lata is part of the deep fascia, and envelopes the thigh analogous to a stocking, but with an over large proximal end.

Within the femoral triangle, the great saphenous vein passes through the saphenous hiatus to drain into the femoral vein.

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