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two structures continuing one into the other. The tensor fasciae latae 

 arises by fleshy fibers from the caudal part of the acetabular border 

 between m. scansorius and m. sartorius (fig. 36). Most of its fibers 

 come from the gluteal aponeurosis. The tensor is thicker above than 

 below, where it expands ventrolaterally, reaching down to approxi- 

 mately the junction between the proximal and intermediate thirds 

 of the thigh. The muscle ends on the fascia latae. There is no well- 



FiGURE 43. — Gluteal region (1, m. tensor fasciae latae; 2, m. gluteus maximus). 



