Fascia lata
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Bell D, Hacking C, Fascia lata. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 22 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-64925
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At the time the article was created Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.
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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.
References
- 1. William Alexander Newman Dorland. Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. (2018) ISBN: 9781416023647
- 2. Chummy S. Sinnatamby. Last's Anatomy. (2018) ISBN: 9780702033940
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