US hip TFL origin in sagittal view

This ultrasound scan shows the tensor fascia latae muscle and tendon in the sagittal plane (long-axis view) as it inserts onto the ASIS.

TFL: tensor fasciae latae muscle; arrowheads: tensor fasciae latae tendon; ASIS: anterior superior iliac spine; GMI: gluteus minimus muscle.

Right side of image: superior; left side of image: inferior.

Courtesy of Mederic Hall, MD and Sathish Rajasekaran, MD.

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