Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL L)
The M. Tensor Fasciae Latae (Tensor Fasciae Latae) is a muscle of the hip region. It is responsible for hip flexion, abduction and internal rotation, tensioning of the iliotibial tract, knee stabilization. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Hip flexion, abduction and internal rotation, tensioning of the iliotibial tract, knee stabilization
Proximal 1/6 on line ASIS-lateral femoral condyle
Orientation: Parallel to line ASIS-lateral femoral condyle
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192
Hip flexion with abduction and internal rotation against resistance
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Tensor Fasciae Latae:
Proximal 1/6 on line ASIS-lateral femoral condyle. Orientation: Parallel to line ASIS-lateral femoral condyle. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Hip flexion with abduction and internal rotation against resistance. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Tensor Fasciae Latae is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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