| Maissiat's band | A fibrous reinforcement of the fascia lata on the lateral surface of the thigh, extending from the crest of the ilium to the lateral condyle of the tibia. Synonym: tractus iliotibialis, iliotibial band, Maissiat's band. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Maissiat, Jacques | <person> French anatomist, 1805-1878. See: Maissiat's band. (05 Mar 2000) |