The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick band of fascia formed proximally at the hip by the fascia of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae muscles. Its main functions are pelvic stabilisation and posture control.

2023年8月8日 · The iliotibial band tract or IT band (ITB) is a longitudinal fibrous sheath that runs along the lateral thigh and serves as an important structure involved in lower extremity motion. The ITB is also sometimes known as Maissiat's band.

2023年5月25日 · The iliotibial tract is a thickened band of deep fascia that runs down the lateral surface of the thigh. It is formed from the deep fascia of the thigh, the fascia lata , and receives the distal aspects of the gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae muscles.

2024年11月13日 · The iliotibial band (ITB) or tract is a thick band of fascia along the lateral aspect of the thigh. Gross anatomy. The ITB is a thickening in the fascia lata. Superiorly, it splits to enclose and anchor the aponeurosis of tensor fasciae latae and posteriorly most of the tendon of gluteus maximus 1.

5 天之前 · The iliotibial tract, also known as the iliotibial band, is a thick strip of connective tissue connecting several muscles in the lateral thigh. It plays an important role in the movement of the thigh by connecting hip muscles to the tibia of the lower leg.

The iliotibial tract or iliotibial band (ITB; also known as Maissiat's band or the IT band) is a longitudinal fibrous reinforcement of the fascia lata. The action of the muscles associated with the ITB (tensor fasciae latae and some fibers of gluteus maximus) flex, extend, abduct, and laterally and medially rotate the hip. The ITB contributes ...

6 天之前 · The iliotibial tract (IT band) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the lateral aspect of the thigh. It is formed by the fascia of the tensor fasciae latae muscle and the gluteus maximus muscle.[7] The IT band provides structural support and acts as a stabilizing factor for the hip and knee.