Tensor Fascia Lata and Why Memorization Sucks for Learning Anatomy

Anatomy Bites Podcast

TFL (aka tensor fasciae latae) isn’t your next order at Starbucks (although that's a pretty great meme if you've ever seen it). It’s an important muscle of the hip. But what does it do? To find out tune in…discover where it starts, where it goes, and what it does in today’s anatomy bite. Also, Nik shares an embarrassing story about TFL that you may not want to miss, involving a real life example of how straight up memorization of anatomy sucks/doesn't develop your clinical judgment. Contact me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter: @nikkidashrae Links to some of resources that may enhance the material in this episode: 5’6” Skeleton Model: https://amzn.to/2JYTyXt Atlas of Surface Palpation: https://amzn.to/2yVLV1O Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain, 5th Ed. (Kendall, et al.): https://amzn.to/2V3135U Atlas of Human Anatomy, 7th Ed. (Frank H. Netter, MD): https://amzn.to/2K0yFey As an Amazon Associate, your purchase of texts through clicking these links helps to fund this podcast. Thanks for your support! :-) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anatomybitespod/support