Fascia Lata

This is the deep fascia of the thigh

Attachement:

Onto the bony prominences and ligaments.

Proximal:
•  Inguinal ligament
•  Anterior superior iliac spine
•  Sacrum
•  Sacrotuberous ligament
•  Body of pubis
•  Pectineal line
•  Ischial tuberosity
•  Ischiopubic ramus

Distal:
•  Tibial condyles
•  Head of fibula

Note the saphenous opening [a] through which the saphenous vein drains into the femoral vein

Muscles enclosed:

• Tensor fascia lata
• Gluteus maximus

Modifications:

• Iliotibial tract
• Intermuscular septa (medial and lateral both attached to the linea aspera)
• Falciform margin of saphenous opening

Which muscles insert onto the iliotibial tract?

Name the muscles and neurovascular structures found in each compartment.

Functions:

• Muscle attachéments
• Enclose and contain thigh muscles
• Compartmentalize the thigh

What is 'Compartment syndrome?'