psoas

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/ˈsəʊ.əs/ English

Definitions

noun

Either of two muscles, the psoas major and psoas minor, involved in flexion of the trunk.

Related words

Synonyms

ilio psoas major psoas minor iliopsoas ileopsoas popliteus peroneus piriformis biceps femoris sacrospinalis pyriformis gluteal pectineus soleus peroneus tertius hyperextensor

Associated

iliac lumbar inguinal pelvis eminence brim femoral abscess plexus rami obliquely

Rhymes

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose depose

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