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deep fascial insulator of thigh is called fascia lata. it is tightly fitting the thigh. it has many functions to perform: gives contour of the thigh. gives attachments to the muscles, gives intermuscular septae and divides the thigh into compartments, keeps muscles in position during their actions, it compresses the veins and lymph vessels and helps in their drainage.it is a funnel, broad above and narrow below. fascia is thickest on the lateral side to form the iliotibial tract. on t he medial side it is thinnest. near the knee it is stronger.

asthe fascia lata is strong, it is used for daring the hernial openings(Gaile's operation).

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