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iliotibial bands

iliotibial bands is the plural of iliotibial band.

Meaning of iliotibial band

Noun

iliotibial band (plural iliotibial bands)

  1. A group of fibers that run along the outside of the thigh, an extension of the fascia lata.
    • Both conditions are a type of repetitive strain injury from friction at either end of an important structure known as the iliotibial band. Because the common denominator in what causes injury is friction, both conditions are collectively referred to as iliotibial band friction syndrome. Runner's...2004, Stuart C. Apfel, MD, David C Saidoff, PT, The Healthy Body Handbook: A Total Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries, Demos Medical Publishing, page 139
    Synonyms:
    IT band, ITB, iliotibial tract, Maissiat's band

Questions about iliotibial bands

What is iliotibial bands the plural of?
Iliotibial bands is the plural of iliotibial band.

Words near iliotibial bands in the dictionary

  1. iliospinal
  2. iliotibial
  3. iliotibial band
  4. iliotibial band friction syndrome
  5. iliotibial band syndrome
  6. iliotibial bands
  7. iliotibial tract
  8. iliotibial tracts
  9. iliotrochanteric
  10. iliotrochantericus
  11. iliparcil

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